How to Say "improper" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “improper” is “inapropiado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Su comentario fue totalmente inapropiado para la oficina.
His comment was totally inappropriate for the office.
Es un momento inapropiado para hacer bromas.
It is an unsuitable time to make jokes.
Llevar ropa deportiva a una boda es inapropiado.
Wearing sports clothes to a wedding is inappropriate.
Matching the Noun
This word changes its ending to match the person or thing you are talking about. Use 'inapropiado' for masculine things (el momento) and 'inapropiada' for feminine things (la conducta).
Gender Agreement
Mistake: “La situación es inapropiado.”
Correction: La situación es inapropiada. Because 'situación' is feminine, the ending must change to -a.
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