vituperio
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el vituperio(
bee
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too
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peh
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ryoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. condemnation
El político está acostumbrado a oír los vituperios de los revolucionarios.The politician is used to hearing condemnation from the revolutionaries.
b. vituperation (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
El vituperio del discurso del candidato escandalizó incluso a sus simpatizantes.The vituperation of the candidate's speech shocked even his own supporters.
c. criticism
La oposición lanzaba vituperios contra el gobierno.The opposition hurled criticism at the government.
d. censure
El alcalde fue objeto de vituperios incluso por algunos miembros de su propio partido.The mayor was the object of censure, even from some members of his own party.
2. (discredit)
a. shame
La aparición de un hijo bastardo supuso un vituperio para la prestigiosa familia.The appearance of an illegitimate son brought shame on the prestigious family.
b. disgrace
El monarca intenta evitar la humillación y el vituperio público.The monarch is trying to avoid humiliation and public disgrace.
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