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How to Say "outrageous" in Spanish

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imposible

/im-po-SEE-bleh//impoˈsible/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'imposible' to describe behavior or a situation that is unruly, unmanageable, or extremely difficult to tolerate, often implying a lack of control.
A colorful illustration of a massive, stalled traffic jam on a highway, with one driver looking extremely frustrated and annoyed.

Examples

¡Este niño es imposible! No para quieto ni un segundo.

This child is impossible! He doesn't stay still for a second.

El tráfico a esta hora es imposible, vamos a llegar tarde.

The traffic at this hour is unbearable, we're going to be late.

Tratar con esa burocracia es una tarea imposible.

Dealing with that bureaucracy is an impossible task.

escapado

es-kah-PAH-doh/eskaˈpaðo/

adjectiveC1general
Use 'escapado' specifically for prices or situations that are excessively high, unreasonable, or out of control, often with a connotation of being shocking or absurd.
A young child covered in colorful paint, spinning energetically in a room full of toys, illustrating wild behavior.

Examples

¡Qué precio tan escapado tiene ese coche!

What an outrageous price that car has!

Ese chico es un poco escapado; siempre está haciendo bromas pesadas.

That kid is a bit wild/out of control; he's always playing nasty jokes.

La fiesta se puso muy escapada después de medianoche.

The party got really wild after midnight.

Figurative Use

In this sense, 'escapado' means something has gone 'beyond the limits' or 'broken free' from normal standards, often referring to prices, behavior, or noise.

Imposible vs. Escapado

Learners often confuse 'imposible' and 'escapado' because both can describe something unacceptable. Remember that 'imposible' usually refers to behavior or situations that are unmanageable, while 'escapado' is more specific to excessive prices or quantities.

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