asquerosa
/as-keh-RO-sah/
disgusting
Something 'asquerosa' can be physically disgusting, like moldy food.
asquerosa(adjective)
disgusting
?physical appearance, smell, or taste
gross
?informal physical disgust
,revolting
?extreme physical dislike
📝 In Action
La cocina estaba asquerosa después de la fiesta.
A2The kitchen was disgusting after the party.
No comas esa manzana, está asquerosa.
A2Don't eat that apple; it's gross.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Gender
Since this word ends in 'a', you only use it when describing things that are grammatically feminine, like 'la comida' (the food) or 'la casa' (the house).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it with masculine words
Mistake: "El perro es asquerosa."
Correction: Say 'El perro es asqueroso'. You must change the 'a' to an 'o' when describing masculine things (like 'el perro').
⭐ Usage Tips
Ser vs. Estar
Use 'está asquerosa' if something is disgusting right now (like a dirty room). Use 'es asquerosa' if it is disgusting by its very nature.
A person's nasty or mean actions can be described as 'asquerosa'.
asquerosa(adjective)
nasty
?describing a person's character or actions
vile
?moral judgment
,despicable
?strong disapproval
📝 In Action
Ella fue muy asquerosa conmigo sin motivo.
B1She was very nasty to me for no reason.
Dijo una mentira asquerosa sobre su amiga.
B2She told a vile lie about her friend.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing People
When you call a woman 'asquerosa', you are usually saying she is a 'nasty person' or has a 'repulsive personality'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Intensity
This is a strong word. Only use it if you really want to emphasize how much you dislike someone's behavior.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asquerosa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'asquerosa' to describe a dirty house?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'asquerosa' for a man?
No, if you are describing a man or a masculine object, you must use the masculine form: 'asqueroso'.
Is 'asquerosa' a swear word?
No, it is not a swear word, but it is a very strong and negative adjective. It can be offensive if used to describe a person.