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to curse
01
maldecir, insultar
to use offensive and impolite language
Intransitive
Example
Frustrated with the situation, he started to curse loudly, venting his anger.
Frustrado con la situación, comenzó a insultar en voz alta, desahogando su ira.
The heated argument caused both parties to curse at each other, escalating the conflict.
La discusión acalorada hizo que ambas partes se insultaran mutuamente, escalando el conflicto.
02
maldijó, maldecir
to utter or think negative words or wishes towards someone or something out of anger or frustration
Transitive: to curse sb/sth | to curse sb/sth for sth
Example
She cursed her luck when she missed the bus by mere seconds.
Ella maldijo su suerte cuando perdió el autobús por unos segundos.
Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, she cursed its manufacturer.
Frustrada con la computadora que no funcionaba, maldijo a su fabricante.
03
echar una maldición a
to put an evil spell on someone to harm them
Transitive: to curse sb/sth
Example
The witch cursed the wicked king for his cruelty.
La bruja maldijo al rey malo por su crueldad.
Legend has it that the old crone cursed anyone who dared to enter her haunted house.
La leyenda dice que la vieja bruja maldijo a cualquiera que se atreviera a entrar en su casa encantada.
04
anatema, maldición
to formally excommunicate or denounce someone from a religious community
Transitive: to curse sb
Example
The bishop decided to curse the heretic who spread false teachings among the congregation.
El obispo decidió poner un anatema sobre el hereje que difundió enseñanzas falsas entre la congregación.
In medieval times, the church would curse those who defied its authority.
En la época medieval, la iglesia anatematizaba a aquellos que desafiaban su autoridad.
Curse
01
maldición, insulto
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
02
maldición, hechizo
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
03
maldición, hechizo
a type of magic spell or an expression of a wish that harm or misfortune may befall someone or something
What is a "curse"?
A curse is a magical or supernatural spell intended to cause harm, misfortune, or negative effects to someone or something. Curses can result in a range of consequences, from minor inconveniences to severe or tragic outcomes. They are often believed to be cast through words, rituals, or magical actions, and can be intended as punishment, revenge, or to influence someone’s fate. Curses are commonly found in folklore and fantasy stories, where they play a role in creating conflict or driving the plot.
04
maldición, aflicción severa
a severe affliction
05
maldición, hechizo
something causing misery or death
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