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"Horrible" is an adjective which is often translated as "horrible", and "terrible" is an adjective which is often translated as "terrible". Learn more about the difference between "horrible" and "terrible" below.
horrible(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (horrifying)
2. (very bad)
terrible(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (frightful)
a. terrible
Tuve una pesadilla terrible anoche que una mujer me quiso atropellar con su carro.I had a horrible nightmare last night that a woman was trying to run me over with her car.
2. (bad)
3. (colloquial) (fantastic) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. terrific (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Terrible cómo gambetea ese delantero.That forward is terrific at dribbling.
