This is the 8124th most frequent Catalan word.
cruel
Cruel: cruel.
Here, 'cruel' refers to the king's behavior or actions emphasizing harshness or lack of compassion.
El rei va ser cruel amb els seus súbdits.
The king was cruel to his subjects.
In this sentence, 'cruel' describes the unkind and inhumane action of abandoning the dog during adverse conditions.
Va ser cruel deixar el gos sol en la pluja.
It was cruel to leave the dog alone in the rain.
This usage of 'cruel' reflects the emotional distress and difficulty caused by the situation.