pervertido
“pervertido” means “perverted” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
perverted
Also: twisted, corrupted
📝 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.
pervert
Also: deviant
📝 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.
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Which sentence uses 'pervertido' as the person (noun)?
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'Pervertido' comes from the Latin verb *pervertere*, meaning 'to turn upside down' or 'to corrupt.' It describes something that has been fundamentally turned away from its proper or moral course.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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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.