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sucios

SOO-see-ohs/ˈsu.sjos/

“sucios” means “dirty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

dirty, filthy

Also: soiled
A single white sock heavily stained with dark brown mud and dirt, illustrating an unclean state.

📝 In Action

Mis zapatos están muy sucios después de la caminata.

A1

My shoes are very dirty after the walk.

Hay que lavar todos los calcetines sucios.

A1

We have to wash all the dirty socks.

Los trucos que usaron eran sucios e injustos.

B1

The tricks they used were dirty and unfair (figurative).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mugrientos (grubby)
  • impuros (impure (often figurative))

Antonyms

  • limpios (clean)
  • pulcros (neat, spotless)

Common Collocations

  • ropa sucia – dirty clothes
  • manos sucias – dirty hands

the dirty ones, slobs

Also: corrupt people
NounmB1informal
A group of three identical plush teddy bears, all visibly covered in brown mud and dust, sitting together.

📝 In Action

¡Que se vayan los sucios de la política!

B2

Let the corrupt ones leave politics!

Separamos los sucios de los limpios para la lavadora.

B1

We separated the dirty ones from the clean ones for the washing machine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cochinos (pigs (slobs))
  • deshonestos (dishonest people)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sucios" in Spanish:

corrupt people→slobs→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sucios

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'sucios' to describe more than one masculine item?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sucio(dirty (masculine singular)) — Adjective
sucia(dirty (feminine singular)) — Adjective
suciedad(dirt, filth) — Noun
ensuciar(to get dirty, to soil) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old Spanish word 'súcio,' which itself derived from the Latin word *sūcidus*, meaning 'juicy' or 'greasy.' The meaning evolved over time from 'greasy' to 'soiled' or 'dirty.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: sujoCatalan: sutze

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'sucio' and 'sucios'?

'Sucio' is used for a single masculine item (e.g., 'el coche sucio' - the dirty car). 'Sucios' is used for multiple masculine items (e.g., 'los coches sucios' - the dirty cars).

How do I say 'dirty' if the object is feminine and plural?

You would use 'sucias'. For example, 'Las mesas están sucias' (The tables are dirty).