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How to Say "creep" in Spanish

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asqueroso

ahs-keh-ROH-soh/as.keˈro.so/

nounB2informal
Use 'asqueroso' when referring to a person who is morally repulsive or disgusting, often due to their bad reputation or morally reprehensible actions.
An illustration of a man with an unsettling, shifty expression and greasy hair, looking directly at the viewer.

Examples

No te juntes con ese asqueroso, tiene muy mala fama.

Don't hang out with that creep; he has a very bad reputation.

Ella es una asquerosa por haberle robado el dinero a su propia abuela.

She is a disgusting person (or scumbag) for having stolen money from her own grandmother.

Adjective Used as Noun

When you put an article (like 'el' or 'un') before 'asqueroso' or 'asquerosa,' you are treating the descriptive word like a person. It means 'the disgusting one' or 'a disgusting person.'

gusano

/goo-SAH-no//ɡuˈsano/

nounC1informal
Use 'gusano' to describe someone who is contemptible and untrustworthy, often implying they are sneaky or only look out for themselves.
A cartoonish figure with a shifty expression, wearing a dark mask, sneaking a golden coin out of a small open pouch.

Examples

No confíes en él, es un gusano que solo busca problemas.

Don't trust him, he's a creep who only looks for trouble.

Lo trataron como a un gusano después de lo que hizo.

They treated him like dirt (like a worm) after what he did.

Asqueroso vs. Gusano

Learners often confuse 'asqueroso' and 'gusano' because both mean 'creep'. However, 'asqueroso' implies a stronger sense of moral disgust and repulsiveness, while 'gusano' suggests someone is contemptible and perhaps sneaky or troublesome.

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