el terror
-the terror
See the entry for terror.

terror

el terror(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. terror
Las acciones de los extremistas crearon una sensación de terror en la ciudad.The extremists' actions created a sense of terror in the city.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
A mi hija le da terror manejar de noche.My daughter's terrified of driving at night
Me da terror tener que ir a ver a la directora.The thought of going to see the principal terrifies me.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(person)
a. terror
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Ese chico es el terror de la clase.That boy is the class terror.
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