desagradable
“desagradable” means “unpleasant” in Spanish (describing a feeling, smell, or situation).
unpleasant, disagreeable
Also: nasty, awful
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El olor en la cocina era muy desagradable.
A2The smell in the kitchen was very unpleasant.
No quiero trabajar con él; es una persona muy desagradable.
B1I don't want to work with him; he is a very disagreeable person.
Tuvimos una experiencia desagradable en el aeropuerto.
B1We had an unpleasant experience at the airport.
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The word is formed by adding the negative prefix 'des-' (meaning 'un-' or 'not') to the word 'agradable' (pleasant). 'Agradable' itself comes from the Latin verb *gratāri*, meaning 'to please' or 'to thank.' Thus, the word literally means 'not pleasing.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'desagradable' only describe people?
'Desagradable' is most often used to describe things, smells, tastes, and experiences (e.g., 'un sabor desagradable'). When used for people, it means they are rude, unfriendly, or generally unpleasant to be around.
How do I make 'desagradable' plural?
You simply add an 's' to the end: 'desagradables'. It is the same for both masculine and feminine plural nouns (e.g., 'los momentos desagradables', 'las sorpresas desagradables').