desmán

el desmán(
dehs
-
mahn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. excess
El comandante fue sancionado por los desmanes cometidos por su tropa.The commander was sanctioned for the excesses committed by his troops.
b. outrage
La ONU denunció los desmanes del dictador contra los pobladores.The UN denounced the dictator's outrages against the people.
c. abuse of power
El expresidente fue juzgado por los desmanes cometidos durante su gobierno.The former president was taken to court for the abuses of power committed during his tenure.
a. desman
El desmán es un animalito de apariencia muy extraña que se alimenta de insectos.The desman is an odd-looking little animal that feeds on insects.
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