pervertido
/pehr-vehr-TEE-doh/
perverted
The adjective 'pervertido' means perverted, describing something that is morally or sexually deviant, like a path that has been strangely and unnaturally twisted.
pervertido(adjective)
perverted
?morally or sexually deviant
twisted
?corrupted mind or idea
,corrupted
?morally damaged
📝 In Action
Tiene un sentido del humor muy pervertido.
B2He has a very twisted sense of humor.
La imagen estaba pervertida por los efectos visuales.
C1The image was distorted by the visual effects.
Su filosofía se había vuelto pervertida con el tiempo.
C1His philosophy had become corrupted over time.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement Rule
Like most Spanish descriptive words, 'pervertido' must match the person or thing it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): pervertida, pervertidos, pervertidas.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it too lightly
Mistake: "Using 'pervertido' for a simple joke or flirtation."
Correction: This word carries serious weight. Use milder terms like *travieso* (naughty) or *atrevido* (daring) unless you intend a strong accusation.
⭐ Usage Tips
Past Participle Connection
'Pervertido' is also the past form of the verb pervertir (to pervert/corrupt). When used with estar or ser, it describes a state of being corrupted: 'Ella está pervertida'.
As a noun, 'pervertido' refers to a pervert or a deviant person, symbolized here by a figure who is fundamentally incorrect in their presentation.
📝 In Action
El pervertido fue arrestado cerca del colegio.
C1The pervert was arrested near the school.
No hables con ese hombre, es un pervertido.
B2Don't talk to that man, he's a pervert.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Plural
To talk about a female pervert, use la pervertida. To talk about multiple people, use los pervertidos (males or mixed group) or las pervertidas (females only).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the feminine form for a group
Mistake: "Referring to a mixed group of people as *las pervertidas*."
Correction: When the group includes at least one male, the masculine plural form *los pervertidos* is the correct, neutral way to refer to them.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pervertido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pervertido' as the person (noun)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pervertido' always a strong or offensive word?
It is usually a strong word. While sometimes used lightly in specific informal contexts (like describing a joke), it generally carries serious connotations of moral or sexual deviation. Use caution, especially in formal settings.
How is 'pervertido' related to the verb *pervertir*?
'Pervertido' is the past form (past participle) of the verb *pervertir*, which means 'to corrupt' or 'to spoil the moral character of.' This is why it often describes someone who has been corrupted.