How to Say "scandalous" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “scandalous” is “escandaloso” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Es un precio escandaloso por una botella de agua.
It's an outrageous price for a bottle of water.
El comportamiento del político fue escandaloso.
The politician's behavior was scandalous.
La película tuvo un éxito escandaloso en todo el mundo.
The movie had a massive/shocking success all over the world.
Emphasis with Position
Placing 'escandaloso' before the noun (un escandaloso precio) makes it sound more dramatic and emotional than placing it after.
Shocking vs. Scandalous
Mistake: “Using 'shocking' for everything.”
Correction: In Spanish, use 'escandaloso' specifically when something causes a public outcry or feels morally wrong, not just for a surprise.
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