Meaning
beast
In a sentence
Quel cane sembra una bestia quando abbaia forte.
That dog seems like a beast when it barks loudly.
Hai visto che bestia enorme allo zoo ieri?
Did you see that huge beast at the zoo yesterday?
Non sono una bestia, posso aspettare in fila.
I'm not a beast, I can wait in line.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bestia | feminine · singular |
| bestie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often stronger and more insulting than animale when used for a person; use carefully.
- Can be affectionate or admiring in colloquial speech: Sei una bestia at math = you're insanely good.
- Common in fixed expressions and insults; less neutral than creatura or animale in everyday description.