How to Say "spurious" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spurious” is “bastardo” — C2 level.
English → SpanishC2
adjectiveC2formal
false or not genuine
Examples
La letra bastarda era muy común en los manuscritos del siglo XVI.
The bastard script (slanted style) was very common in 16th-century manuscripts.
Es un idioma bastardo que mezcla raíces de tres lenguas diferentes.
It is a hybrid language that mixes roots from three different tongues.
Su estilo arquitectónico es bastardo, no sigue ninguna regla clara.
His architectural style is impure; it doesn't follow any clear rules.
Describing Objects
When used as an adjective for objects, it means 'not pure' rather than 'bad' or 'mean'.
Technical Confusion
Mistake: “Coche bastardo.”
Correction: Coche híbrido.
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