devil
BrE /ˈdevəl/ AmE /ˈdɛvəl/
noun en → es
the evil spirit or fallen angel in Christian and other religions, often represented as a red creature with horns and a tail
diablo, demonio
Collocations the devil is in the details
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The devil tempted Adam and Eve.
El diablo tentó a Adán y Eva.
used to refer to someone who is very bad or evil, especially when you are angry with them
diablo, maldito (idiomatic)
Collocations what a devil! · a little devil
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He's such a devil when he's drunk.
Es un diablo cuando está borracho.
in some games, the player who tries to stop other players from winning or scoring points
diabólico (en juegos)
Collocations play as the devil
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She plays the devil in a new computer game.
Ella juega como el diablo en un nuevo juego de computadora.
used to say that something is very difficult or unpleasant, especially when you are trying to do it
¡Demonio!
Collocations the devil of
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The devil of it is, I can't find the time.
Lo malo es que no encuentro el tiempo.
used to say that something is very difficult or unpleasant, especially when you are trying to do it
¡Demonio!
Collocations the devil of
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The devil of it is, I can't find the time.
Lo malo es que no encuentro el tiempo.
used to say that something is very difficult or unpleasant, especially when you are trying to do it
¡Demonio!
Collocations the devil of
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The devil of it is, I can't find the time.
Lo malo es que no encuentro el tiempo.
used to say that something is very difficult or unpleasant, especially when you are trying to do it
¡Demonio!
Collocations the devil of
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The devil of it is, I can't find the time.
Lo malo es que no encuentro el tiempo.
used to say that something is very difficult or unpleasant, especially when you are trying to do it
¡Demonio!
Collocations the devil of
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The devil of it is, I can't find the time.
Lo malo es que no encuentro el tiempo.
Idioms
tener problemas por resolver
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There's the devil to pay and no pitchforks.
Hay problemas por resolver y no hay herramientas para arreglarlos.
nadie sabe dónde/cuándo
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The devil knows when he'll be back.
Nadie sabe cuándo volverá.
el diablo está en los detalles
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The devil is in the details of this contract.
El diablo está en los detalles de este contrato.