asqueroso
/ahs-keh-ROH-soh/
disgusting
Something that is truly asqueroso (disgusting) causes revulsion, like a pile of slimy, foul-smelling waste.
asqueroso(Adjective)
disgusting
?causing revulsion
,gross
?informal way to say disgusting
repulsive
?very strong disgust
,nasty
?unpleasant taste or smell
📝 In Action
Ese olor es asqueroso, ¿qué es?
B1That smell is disgusting, what is it?
La sopa estaba fría y asquerosa, no pude comerla.
A2The soup was cold and gross; I couldn't eat it.
La película tenía escenas asquerosas que me hicieron taparme los ojos.
B2The movie had disgusting scenes that made me cover my eyes.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'asqueroso' must match the thing it describes in both number (singular/plural) and gender (masculine/feminine). Remember: asqueroso, asquerosa, asquerosos, asquerosas.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Change
Mistake: "La comida era asqueroso."
Correction: La comida era asquerosa. (Because 'comida' is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Intensifying Disgust
To really emphasize the disgust, you can say 'súper asqueroso' (super disgusting) or 'totalmente asqueroso' (totally disgusting).
When used as a noun, asqueroso refers to a 'creep'—a morally repugnant or repulsive person.
asqueroso(Noun)
creep
?describing a morally repugnant person
,disgusting person
?general insult
scumbag
?very strong, insulting term
,jerk
?when referring to annoying or bad behavior
📝 In Action
No te juntes con ese asqueroso, tiene muy mala fama.
B2Don't hang out with that creep; he has a very bad reputation.
Ella es una asquerosa por haberle robado el dinero a su propia abuela.
C1She is a disgusting person (or scumbag) for having stolen money from her own grandmother.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Used as Noun
When you put an article (like 'el' or 'un') before 'asqueroso' or 'asquerosa,' you are treating the descriptive word like a person. It means 'the disgusting one' or 'a disgusting person.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Caution
This word is a strong insult and should only be used in very informal settings or when expressing genuine anger or offense.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asqueroso
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses the correct gender agreement for 'asqueroso'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'asqueroso' stronger than 'malo' (bad)?
Yes, much stronger. 'Malo' just means bad or poor quality. 'Asqueroso' means something is repulsive, disgusting, or vile—it evokes a strong physical or moral reaction of revulsion.
Can I use 'asqueroso' to describe a feeling?
No. 'Asqueroso' describes the thing that *causes* the feeling. The feeling itself is 'asco' (disgust). You would say 'Siento asco' (I feel disgust), not 'Siento asqueroso.'