Hellcat
/eʝkat/from spelling rules
The English word 'hellcat' can be translated into Spanish as Hellcat.
This term is used to describe a woman who is perceived as being particularly spiteful and violent.
Meaning: spiteful and violent woman (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/eʝkat/
Did you know?
- To describe a spiteful woman, Spanish often uses arpía, referring to the mythological monster who was half-woman and half-bird.
- The term diabla can be used to describe a 'hellcat' figure, but depending on the context and tone, it can actually be used as a flirtatious compliment rather than an insult.
- While 'hellcat' is a direct English term, a Spanish speaker might instead use the word perra to describe a spiteful woman, though this carries a much heavier vulgarity than the English equivalent.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a difficult former boss.
- JavierMaría, ¿recuerdas a nuestra antigua jefa?María, do you remember our old boss?
- MaríaSí, era una hellcat total.Yes, she was a total hellcat.
- JavierSiempre gritaba a todo el mundo.She was always shouting at everyone.
- MaríaPor eso me alegro de que se fuera.That's why I'm glad she left.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
