degenerado
“degenerado” means “degenerate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
degenerate
Also: deteriorated, depraved
📝 In Action
El médico analizó el tejido degenerado bajo el microscopio.
B2The doctor analyzed the deteriorated tissue under the microscope.
Estamos viviendo en un ambiente político degenerado.
C1We are living in a degenerate political environment.
Su conducta mostró un gusto degenerado por el caos.
C2His behavior showed a depraved taste for chaos.
degenerate
Also: pervert
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Ese hombre es un degenerado, no confíes en él.
B1That man is a degenerate, don't trust him.
La película trata sobre un grupo de degenerados en una ciudad en ruinas.
B2The movie is about a group of degenerates in a ruined city.
¡Vete de aquí, degenerado!
B1Get out of here, you pervert/degenerate!
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Quick Quiz: degenerado
Question 1 of 3
Which of these describes a biological use of 'degenerado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'degeneratus', which literally means 'to fall away from one's kind or ancestors.'
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'degenerado' a swear word?
No, it's not a 'curse word' in the traditional sense, but it is a very strong and offensive insult when used against a person.
What is the difference between 'degenerado' and 'degenerativo'?
'Degenerado' is the result (something that has already decayed), while 'degenerativo' describes the process (something that causes decay over time, like a disease).
Can I use 'degenerado' for broken objects?
Not usually. It is used for qualities, health, or morals. For a broken phone or chair, use 'roto' or 'estropeado'.