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asco

ahs-koh/ˈasko/

“asco” means “disgust” in Spanish (A strong feeling of revulsion).

disgust, revulsion

Also: nausea, loathing
NounmA2
Spain
A simple drawing of a face showing an expression of extreme revulsion and disgust.

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El olor a pescado podrido me dio mucho asco.

A2

The smell of rotten fish gave me a lot of disgust (made me feel sick).

¡Qué asco! No puedo creer que comiste eso.

A2

How disgusting! I can't believe you ate that.

Siento asco por la crueldad animal.

B1

I feel loathing (disgust) for animal cruelty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • repugnancia (repugnance)
  • náusea (nausea)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • dar asco – to be disgusting; to cause disgust
  • sentir asco – to feel disgust

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacer ascos (a algo) – to turn up one's nose at something; to refuse something because one thinks it's beneath them
  • ¡Qué asco! – How gross!/That's disgusting!

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "asco" in Spanish:

disgust→loathing→nausea→revulsion→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: asco

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly expresses that Maria feels disgusted by the movie?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
asqueroso(disgusting/gross) — Adjective
asquear(to disgust/to nauseate) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
frascovelasco
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the older Spanish term 'ascar', which meant 'to be disgusted.' It likely originated from a pre-Latin root related to food or refuse, emphasizing the physical sickness caused by something spoiled or repulsive.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: asco

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'asco' and 'horror'?

'Asco' refers specifically to physical or moral revulsion—the feeling you get from spoiled food, gore, or morally vile acts. 'Horror' is a feeling of intense fear, dread, or shock, often related to terrible or frightening events.

Can 'asco' be used figuratively?

Yes! While it often describes gross physical things, 'asco' is frequently used to express strong distaste for people, policies, or situations you find morally repulsive or unfair, like 'Me da asco la corrupción' (Corruption disgusts me).