feroz
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “feroz” mean in English?
fierce, ferocious — violently aggressive; also: extremely intense
fierce, ferocious — violently aggressive; also: extremely intense (competencia feroz, ataque feroz)
Example sentences
La competencia feroz entre las grandes tecnológicas ha reducido los precios pero también ha concentrado el poder en pocas manos.
The fierce competition among the big tech companies has reduced prices but has also concentrated power in few hands.
Recibió críticas feroces por su decisión de no dimitir tras el escándalo, pero se mantuvo firme en su postura.
He received fierce criticism for his decision not to resign after the scandal, but held firm to his position.
How to use it
Feroz means 'fierce, ferocious' — violently aggressive; also used figuratively for intense competition, criticism, or opposition. Common collocations: competencia feroz, crítica feroz, ataque feroz, resistencia feroz. Invariable: feroz/feroz. Ser/estar: ser for character ('es feroz'); estar for a current state ('estaba feroz en el debate').
Common mistake
Feroz vs intenso: both can describe debates or competition, but feroz adds a connotation of aggression or predatory behaviour; intenso simply indicates degree. Feroz is always slightly dramatic.