Ugly in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'ugly' is 'feo', pronounced FEH-oh (IPA: /ˈfeo/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: feos).
Pronunciation: FEH-oh
| Spanish | feo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | FEH-oh · /ˈfeo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | feos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'feo'
- Ese edificio es muy feo.
That building is very ugly. - Compré una lámpara fea pero muy barata.
I bought an ugly but very cheap lamp. - La situación está fea; mejor nos vamos.
The situation is getting ugly; we'd better leave. - Esos colores son feos juntos.
Those colors are ugly together.
Common Phrases with 'feo'
- ponerse feo
to turn ugly (a situation)
How to Use 'feo'
Regular four-form adjective: feo, fea, feos, feas. Estar feo (vs ser feo) describes a temporary state or a situation turning bad: el clima está feo = the weather looks nasty.
Regional note: In Mexico, feo is widely used for anything unpleasant, even as an adverb: huele feo = it smells bad; me siento feo = I feel awful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Ugly' in Spanish is 'feo', pronounced FEH-oh.
It is spelled f-e-o.
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