brutale
brutal, savage
adjective broo-TAH-leh Rare
Origin: Latin brutalis, from brutus (heavy, dull)
Also means
blunt, harsh
Usage Note
Brutale is invariable for gender: un attacco brutale, una risposta brutale. In colloquial Italian it can also mean 'brutally honest' or simply 'extreme': un freddo brutale (brutal cold). Do not confuse with brutto (ugly), which is a different word.
Examples
"Il critico ha dato una risposta brutale."
Natural Translation
The critic gave a brutal response.
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