cruel

cruel(

krul

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (pitiless)

a. cruel

It is cruel to trick someone into believing you like them.Es cruel engañar a alguien y hacerle pensar que te gusta.

b. duro

Last winter was very cruel because of the many snow storms that hit us.El pasado invierno fue muy duro por las muchas tormentas de nieve que hubo.

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