de mil demonios
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USAGE NOTE
This idiom may be literally translated as "of a thousand demons" and may also be written "de los mil demonios."
de mil demonios(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (idiom) (dreadful)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. hellish (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Nos matamos a trabajar y ganamos tan poco. Llevamos una vida de mil demonios.We work like crazy and earn so little. We have a hellish life.
b. foul
Mi hijo tiene un genio de mil demonios. Organiza una pataleta cada vez que no se sale con la suya.My son has a foul temper. He throws a tantrum whenever he doesn't get his own way.
c. terrible
El jefe tiene un carácter de mil demonios. No se le puede llevar la contraria.The boss has a terrible temper. You can't contradict him.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Los niños están haciendo un ruido de mil demonios. Diles que se callen, que necesito concentrarme.The kids are making a hell of a noise. Tell them to shut up. I need to concentrate.
Hoy hace un calor de mil demonios. ¿Encendemos el aire acondicionado?Today it's hot as hell. Shall we turn the air-conditioning on?
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