Ella tuvo una pesadilla terrible y se despertó a las tres de la mañana.
English: She had a terrible nightmare and woke up at three in the morning.
pesadilla /pˌesaðˈiʎa/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "nightmare".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- nightmare
- Translation
- pesadilla
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | pesadilla |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | pesadillas |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la pesadilla
- Examples
- Esto es la pesadilla.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Conducir por la ciudad en hora punta puede convertirse en una pesadilla total.
English: Driving through the city at rush hour can become a complete nightmare.
El examen fue como una pesadilla, pero él logró terminar a tiempo.
English: The exam felt like a nightmare, but he managed to finish on time.
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