sucio
“sucio” means “dirty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dirty, filthy
Also: soiled
📝 In Action
Mis zapatos están muy sucios después de caminar en el parque.
A1My shoes are very dirty after walking in the park.
Necesitas cambiarte; toda tu ropa está sucia.
A1You need to change; all your clothes are dirty.
El suelo de la cocina estaba sucio con migas y grasa.
A2The kitchen floor was dirty with crumbs and grease.
dirty, indecent
Also: unfair, nasty
📝 In Action
Ganó el partido con un juego sucio y muchas trampas.
B1He won the match with dirty play and lots of cheating.
Ese dinero sucio proviene de actividades ilegales.
B2That dirty money comes from illegal activities.
No hagas comentarios sucios delante de los niños.
B1Don't make indecent comments in front of the children.
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Which sentence uses 'sucio' in its figurative (non-literal) sense?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Late Latin term *sūcīdō*, meaning 'to soil' or 'to dirty.' This root is related to the classical Latin word *sūcus*, meaning 'juice' or 'moisture,' suggesting that the original idea of getting dirty involved getting wet or covered in muck.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make 'sucio' plural?
Since 'sucio' is an adjective, you just add an -s to make it plural: 'sucios' (for masculine plural nouns) or 'sucias' (for feminine plural nouns). Example: 'Los calcetines sucios' (The dirty socks).
What is the verb related to 'sucio'?
The most common related verb is 'ensuciar,' which means 'to dirty' or 'to soil.' Example: 'El niño ensució la pared' (The child dirtied the wall).