horrors

[/ˈhɒrərz/]
nounpl: horrors (already plural form of horror)
horrores, terrores, abominações
1. Intense feelings of fear, shock, or disgust
The horrors of war left deep scars on the survivors.
Os horrores da guerra deixaram cicatrizes profundas nos sobreviventes.
2. Things that are extremely unpleasant, shocking, or morally repugnant
The documentary revealed the horrors of the concentration camps.
O documentário revelou os horrores dos campos de concentração.
3. A feeling of sudden fear or dread (often used in exclamation)
Oh, the horrors! I forgot my passport at home!
Oh, que horror! Esqueci meu passaporte em casa!
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'horrors' is used to discuss historical atrocities, war crimes, and deeply disturbing events. In casual speech, Brazilians often exclaim 'Que horror!' (How horrible!) as an expression of shock. The word carries strong emotional weight and is frequently used in educational and documentary contexts to describe serious traumas.
NYC Slang
straight-up nightmares, mad crazy stuff (informal usage)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
terrorsatrocitiesabominationsnightmaresdreadful things
Antonyms / Antônimos
delightsjoyspleasureswonders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
horrores
Most common translation; can also use terrores or abominações depending on context
Rio de Janeiro
horrores
Standard usage; sometimes 'que horror!' in casual speech
São Paulo
horrores
Standard usage, common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
horrores
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'que horror!' commonly used as exclamation

Related Words

horriblehorrifyhorror-struckhorrifiedterrifyingatrocity

Related Idioms & Phrases

the horrors of war
struck with horror
a horror story
horror of horrors
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