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escandaloso

es-kan-dah-lo-so/eskan̪daˈloso/

“escandaloso” means “noisy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

noisy

Also: loud, rowdy
A child shouting loudly with wide open mouth and hands around it, with sound waves radiating outwards.

📝 In Action

Mis vecinos son muy escandalosos por la noche.

A1

My neighbors are very noisy at night.

No seas tan escandaloso, que el bebé está durmiendo.

A2

Don't be so loud; the baby is sleeping.

Eran un grupo de jóvenes escandalosos en el autobús.

B1

They were a group of rowdy young people on the bus.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ruidoso (noisy)
  • bullicioso (boisterous/lively)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • niños escandalosos – noisy children
  • una risa escandalosa – a boisterous laugh

scandalous

Also: outrageous, shocking
A group of people in a circle whispering to each other with shocked expressions on their faces.

📝 In Action

Es un precio escandaloso por una botella de agua.

B1

It's an outrageous price for a bottle of water.

El comportamiento del político fue escandaloso.

B2

The politician's behavior was scandalous.

La película tuvo un éxito escandaloso en todo el mundo.

C1

The movie had a massive/shocking success all over the world.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • indignante (outrageous/insulting)
  • bochornoso (shameful)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • un fraude escandaloso – a scandalous fraud
  • cifras escandalosas – shocking figures/numbers

Idioms & Expressions

  • armar un escándalo – to make a scene or cause a fuss

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "escandaloso" in Spanish:

loud→noisy→outrageous→rowdy→scandalous→shocking→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: escandaloso

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence describes someone being too loud in a library?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
escándalo(scandal) — Noun
escandalizar(to shock/scandalize) — Verb
escandalizado(shocked/scandalized) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish noun 'escándalo', which comes from the Latin 'scandalum', meaning a 'cause of stumbling' or 'trap'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: scandalousFrench: scandaleuxPortuguese: escandaloso

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'escandaloso' always a bad thing?

Usually, yes. It implies too much noise or something morally wrong. However, it can be used positively to mean 'massive' or 'huge', such as in 'un éxito escandaloso' (a massive success).

What is the difference between 'ruidoso' and 'escandaloso'?

'Ruidoso' is just general noise (like a machine). 'Escandaloso' usually involves people, voices, and behavior that draws unwanted attention.

Can I use 'escandaloso' to describe a bright color?

Yes! In some regions, people use 'un color escandaloso' to describe a very bright, neon, or 'loud' color that grabs attention.