apestoso
“apestoso” means “stinky” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
stinky
Also: smelly, foul-smelling
📝 In Action
Lávate los pies, están apestosos.
A1Wash your feet; they are stinky.
Sacamos la basura porque el cuarto estaba apestoso.
A2We took out the trash because the room was smelly.
Había un animal muerto y el aire era apestoso.
B1There was a dead animal and the air was foul-smelling.
lousy
Also: rotten, crappy
📝 In Action
Tuve un día apestoso en el trabajo.
B1I had a lousy day at work.
¡Qué suerte apestosa tenemos!
B1What rotten luck we have!
Ese es un trato apestoso y no lo acepto.
B2That is a crappy deal and I don't accept it.
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How would you say 'the stinky shoes'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'apestar' (to stink), which comes from 'peste' (plague/stench). The root is the Latin word 'pestis', meaning a deadly disease or a destructive thing.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I call a person 'apestoso'?
Yes, but be careful! It literally means they smell bad. If you say it to their face, it is very insulting.
What is the difference between 'apestoso' and 'maloliente'?
'Maloliente' is more formal and simply means 'bad smelling.' 'Apestoso' is more common in daily life and sounds a bit more dramatic.
How do I make it feminine?
Simply change the 'o' at the end to an 'a': 'apestosa'.