es horrible

it's horrible

es horrible(ehs oh-rree-bleh)

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1. (it's horrifying)

a. it's horrible

Sé que es horrible, pero podrás sobreponerte a esto.

I know it's horrible, but you'll be able to recover from this.

b. is horrible

La pobreza extrema que afecta a millones de personas en el país es horrible.

The extreme poverty affecting millions of people in the country is horrible.

c. it's horrific

Es horrible. Me pregunto qué podemos hacer al respecto.

It's horrific. I wonder what we can do about it.

d. is horrific

La guerra es horrible y cruel.

War is horrific and cruel.

2. (it's very bad)

a. it's terrible

¿Cómo va tu nuevo trabajo? - Es horrible. Hay un ambiente muy negativo en la empresa.

How's your new job going? - It's terrible. There's a very negative atmosphere in the company.

b. is terrible

El restaurante es bonito, pero la comida es horrible.

The restaurant is nice, but the food is terrible.

c. it's awful

¿Qué tal el clima por allá? - Es horrible. Siempre está lloviendo.

How's the weather over there? - It's awful. It's always raining.

d. is awful

¡Este programa es horrible! ¿De verdad lo ves todos los días?

This show is awful! Do you really watch it every day?

3. (it's ugly)

a. it's hideous

¿Qué opinas de mi vestido? - ¿Quieres que te diga la verdad? ¡Es horrible!

What do you think of my dress? - Do you want the truth? It's hideous!

b. is hideous

Ese traje azul cielo es horrible.

That sky blue suit is hideous.

4. (it's intense)

a. it's terrible

¿Qué tan malo es el dolor? - Es horrible. Espero que sirva la medicina.

How bad's the pain? - It's terrible. Hopefully, the medicine will help.

b. is terrible

Este dolor de espalda es horrible. Apenas puedo moverme.

This backache is terrible. I can barely move.