fatal

fatal(
fah
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tahl
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(very bad)
a. terrible
Tengo un dolor de cabeza fatal.I have a terrible headache.
b. awful
Mi prima es una actriz fatal.My cousin is an awful actress.
a. fatal
Mi vecina tiene una enfermedad de la piel fatal.My neighbor has a fatal skin disease.
a. inevitable
"El final fatal se acerca. ¡Arrepiéntanse!" gritó el hombre."The inevitable end approaches. Repent!" screamed the man.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. terribly
Los niños del coro de la escuela cantan fatal.The children in the school choir sing terribly.
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