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cruel

"cruel" means "cruel" in Spanish. It is number 2808 on the frequency list, in B1 (adj).

Meaning

cruel; mean

IPA

/ˈkɾwel/

Level

B1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Es cruel.
  You're cruel.
  Tatoeba: cueyayotl / CK
• Eres cruel.
  You're cruel.
  Tatoeba: cueyayotl / CK
• No seas cruel.
  Don't be cruel.
  Tatoeba: Shishir / Spamster

Learned together

In the course, "cruel" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

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