No. 6,906 in Spanish
diablo
Devil.
In a sentence
El diablo es una figura recurrente en muchas historias y leyendas.
The devil is a recurring figure in many stories and legends.
The word "diablo" is used here in its primary meaning, referring to the devil or a mythological figure representing evil.
¡Qué diablo estás haciendo?
What on earth are you doing?
Here, "diablo" is used idiomatically in an exclamation to express surprise or disbelief.
Ese coche corre como un diablo.
That car speeds like a devil.
In this sentence, "diablo" metaphorically describes something very fast or intense, in this case, a fast-moving car.
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