sucia
“sucia” means “dirty” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
dirty, soiled
Also: filthy
📝 In Action
Mi falda nueva está sucia después de caminar por el parque.
A1My new skirt is dirty after walking through the park.
¡Qué sucia está la ventana! Necesitamos limpiarla hoy.
A2How dirty the window is! We need to clean it today.
dishonest, foul
Also: sleazy
📝 In Action
Ella ganó la elección con una campaña sucia, llena de mentiras.
B1She won the election with a dirty campaign, full of lies.
No me gusta su mente sucia; siempre hace chistes inapropiados.
B2I don't like her dirty mind; she always makes inappropriate jokes.
dirty woman
Also: slob
📝 In Action
No dejes los platos ahí, ¡eres una sucia!
B2Don't leave the dishes there, you're a slob!
Llamaron a la niña 'la sucia' porque siempre jugaba en el barro.
C1They called the girl 'the dirty one' because she always played in the mud.
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Quick Quiz: sucia
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sucia' to describe a physical state?
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Comes from the Old Spanish word 'suzio,' which itself evolved from the Latin word *sūcidus*, meaning 'greasy' or 'moist.' Over time, the meaning shifted from being merely greasy to being generally unclean or dirty.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'sucia' and 'sucio'?
'Sucia' is the feminine version, used for feminine nouns (like 'la camisa sucia'). 'Sucio' is the masculine version, used for masculine nouns (like 'el plato sucio'). They mean the same thing: dirty.
Can 'sucia' ever mean something positive?
No, 'sucia' always carries a negative connotation, whether it refers to physical cleanliness (dirty, needing a wash) or moral standing (dishonest, vulgar).