hell

US /hel/
UK /hel/
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1.

inferno

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering, often traditionally depicted as a place of perpetual fire beneath the earth where the wicked are punished after death

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According to some beliefs, sinners go to hell.
Secondo alcune credenze, i peccatori vanno all'inferno.
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone in hell.
Il predicatore parlò di fuoco e zolfo all'inferno.
2.

inferno, tormento, miseria

a place or state of misery, torment, or destruction

:
War is hell for those who experience it.
La guerra è un inferno per chi la vive.
The traffic jam was absolute hell.
L'ingorgo stradale era un inferno assoluto.
1.

diavolo, inferno

used to express anger, annoyance, or emphasis

:
What the hell are you doing?
Che diavolo stai facendo?
Go to hell!
Vai all'inferno!