faccioso
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faccioso
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (insurgent)
a. factious
La aristocracia facciosa llevó al país a la guerra civil.The factious aristocracy led the country to civil war.
c. rebellious
Los líderes facciosos fueron condenados a morir en la horca.The rebellious leaders were condemned to death by hanging.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (insurgent)
a. rebel
Los facciosos se reunieron delante de las puertas del palacio armados de picos y hoces.The rebels gathered outside the palace gates armed with picks and sickles.
3. (pejorative) (mischief-maker)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. agitator
El mitin se vio interrumpido por un grupo de facciosos que gritaban consignas políticas.The rally was interrupted by a group of agitators shouting political slogans.
b. troublemaker
Ante facciosos así, lo único que puedes hacer es llamar a la policía.In the face of troublemakers like them, all you can do is call the police.
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