barbarian

BrE /ˈbɑː.bə.rɪ.ən/ AmE /ˈbær.bər.ən/

noun en → es

1 HISTORICAL ENEMY [singular] B2

a member of a group that is considered to be violent and uncivilized, especially in ancient times or during wars

bárbaro, salvaje, enemigo

Collocations barbarian invasion · barbarian tribes

  • The barbarians invaded the Roman Empire.

    Los bárbaros invadieron el Imperio Romano.

2 CRUDE PERSON [singular] B2

a person who is considered to be rude, uncivilized, or lacking in manners and education

persona grosera, bruta, inculta

Collocations barbarian behavior · barbarian customs

  • He was a barbarian in the eyes of polite society.

    Para la sociedad educada, él era un bárbaro.