feas
/FEH-ahs/
ugly
The word 'feas' is used to describe multiple feminine objects that are unattractive, like these wilted flowers.
feas(adjective)
ugly
?describing more than one feminine person or thing
unpleasant
?referring to situations or actions
,nasty
?describing bad behavior or weather
π In Action
Esas sillas son muy feas.
A1Those chairs are very ugly.
No me gustan las pelΓculas feas.
A2I don't like unpleasant movies.
Hicieron unas acciones muy feas con sus amigos.
B1They did some very nasty things to their friends.
π‘ Grammar Points
The 'Feminine Plural' Rule
You use 'feas' only when the group of things or people you are describing is feminine and there is more than one of them.
β Common Pitfalls
Using it for mixed groups
Mistake: "Using 'feas' for a group of boys and girls."
Correction: Use 'feos' if there is at least one male in the group, even if everyone else is female.
β Usage Tips
Be Careful!
Just like in English, calling people 'feas' can be very hurtful. Use it mostly for objects or situations unless you want to be mean!
In this context, 'feas' refers to the specific feminine items identified as the ugly ones.
π In Action
Entre todas las fotos, estas son las feas.
B1Among all the photos, these are the ugly ones.
π‘ Grammar Points
Turning a Descriptor into a Name
By putting 'las' in front of 'feas,' you change the word from 'ugly' to 'the ugly ones.'
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: feas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence is correct if you are talking about two ugly tables (las mesas)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'feas' to describe a group of men?
No. For a group of men, or a mixed group of men and women, you must use the masculine form 'feos'.
Is 'feas' always an insult?
Usually, but it can be used for 'ugly situations' (acciones feas) to mean they were mean or unfair, not just visually unattractive.