belicoso

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belicoso(
beh
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lee
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koh
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soh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. bellicose
Para ser soldado tienes que tener espíritu belicoso.In order to be a soldier you need to have a bellicose spirit.
b. warlike
Se podía sentir la atmósfera belicosa previa a la sangrienta batalla.You could feel the warlike atmosphere previous to the bloody battle.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(combative)
a. aggressive
La actitud belicosa de Juan hace muy difícil hablar con él.Juan's aggressive attitude makes it very difficult to talk to him.
b. belligerent
El comportamiento tan belicoso del alumno provocó que lo expulsaran.The student's belligerent behavior caused him to be expelled.
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