feas
“feas” means “ugly” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
uglyAlso: unpleasant, nasty
📝 In Action
Esas sillas son muy feas.
A1Those chairs are very ugly.
No me gustan las películas feas.
A2I don't like unpleasant movies.
Hicieron unas acciones muy feas con sus amigos.
B1They did some very nasty things to their friends.
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the ugly ones
📝 In Action
Entre todas las fotos, estas son las feas.
B1Among all the photos, these are the ugly ones.
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Words that translate to "feas" in Spanish:
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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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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'foedus,' which meant 'foul,' 'filthy,' or 'detestable.'
First recorded: 13th century
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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.