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el bárbaro, la bárbara, bárbaro(
bahr
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bah
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roh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (history)
a. barbarian
Los bárbaros germánicos diezmaron a la legión romana.The Germanic barbarians decimated the Roman legion.
2. (colloquial) (brute)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (history)
a. barbarian
Se construyeron murallas para ayudar a resistir las invasiones bárbaras.Walls were built to help resist barbarian invasions.
4. (fierce)
El bárbaro padre de la sirvienta la castigaba físicamente.The maid's cruel father beat her.
5. (brutish)
a. savage
No puedo controlar el comportamiento bárbaro de mi hijo.I can't control my son's savage behavior.
6. (colloquial) (incredible)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. tremendous
No podemos ir a navegar. ¡Se viene una tormenta bárbara!We can't go sailing. There's a tremendous storm coming!
b. fantastic
Martín es un tipo bárbaro. Siempre se ofrece a ayudar.Martin is a fantastic guy. He's always willing to help.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
7. (colloquial) (wonderful)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. amazing
Ese vestido negro te queda bárbaro.That black dress looks amazing on you.
En el viaje nos fue bárbaro.We had a fantastic trip.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
8. (colloquial) (used to express approval) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. OK (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Entonces nos vemos mañana a las cinco. - ¡Bárbaro!See you tomorrow at five then. - OK!
b. cool (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ya compré los boletos para el concierto. - ¡Bárbaro!I already bought the tickets to the concert. - Cool!
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