Demon in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

normal speech: deh-MOH-nee-oh

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demonio info.

Tips to remember the word ‘demonio’:
– Associate ‘demonio’ with its English counterpart, ‘demon’, since they are cognates and share a similar pronunciation and spelling.
– Remember that ‘demonio’ ends with ‘-nio’, which is a common ending for masculine nouns in Spanish.
– Think of the sound “oh” at the end of ‘demonio’ as a reaction someone might have when seeing a demon: “Oh!”

Explanations:
– The word ‘demonio’ in Spanish is a masculine noun and refers to an evil spirit or devil.
– It is commonly used in religious contexts, literature, and horror stories to describe supernatural entities.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Diablo: This word is another Spanish term for the devil and is often used interchangeably with demonio.
– Maligno: Translated as ‘evil’ in English, ‘maligno’ can also refer to a malevolent or demonic presence.

Alternate meanings/slang:
– Sometimes ‘demonio’ is used colloquially to express that someone is very mischievous or has an unruly nature, similar to calling someone a ‘little devil.’
– It can also be used to express surprise or frustration, akin to saying “**** it” in English.

Examples of sentences:
– “Muchas culturas tienen historias sobre demonios y espíritus malignos.” (Many cultures have stories about demons and evil spirits.)
– “¡Ese niño es un demonio, siempre hace travesuras!” (That kid is a little devil; he’s always getting into mischief!)
– “Cuando se enojó, gritó como un demonio.” (When he got angry, he yelled like a demon.)

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