Violenta

Violenta is the feminine form of the adjective violent in several Romance languages, used to describe something or someone characterized by force, aggression, or intensity. It derives from the Latin violentus and shares roots with related words for violence in these languages.

In Spanish, violenta agrees with feminine nouns. It can refer to a person, an event, or a situation described as violent, for example una tormenta violenta or una mujer violenta. The corresponding masculine form is violento, and the noun for the act or state of violence is violencia.

In Portuguese, violenta likewise agrees with feminine nouns, as in uma tempestade violenta or uma pessoa violenta. The noun for violence is violência, while the masculine form of the adjective is violento.

In Italian, violenta is the feminine singular form of violent, used with feminine nouns such as un’azione violenta or una discussione violenta. The related noun for violence is violenza.

Usage notes: violenta is not a standalone English word; in English, the common term is violent. In all three Romance languages, violenta often carries the nuance of intensity or severity and can describe physical aggression, harsh behavior, or intense phenomena.

See also: violence (English), violencia (Spanish), violência (Portuguese), violenza (Italian).