Disgusto (en. Disgust)

/dis'ɡus.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of displeasure or discomfort.
The displeasure I felt upon hearing the news was great.
El disgusto que sentí al escuchar la noticia fue grande.
Action of displeasing someone.
His behavior caused great displeasure at the meeting.
Su comportamiento causó un gran disgusto en la reunión.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'disgustus', which means displeasure or discontent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a displeasure
To experience disappointment or annoyance.
tener un disgusto
to cause displeasure
To provoke displeasure or discomfort in someone.
causar disgusto
displeasure about
To feel uncomfortable or disagree about something specific.
disgusto por

Related Words

to displease
To cause displeasure to someone.
desagradar
displeasure
Feeling of discontent.
disgusto
discontent
Lack of conformity or acceptance of something.
inconformidad

Slang Meanings

Extreme discontent
He is in a bad mood due to a displeasure he had at work.
Está de mal humor por un disgusto que tuvo en su trabajo.
Displeasure over something absurd
I was tremendously displeased to see how he was treated at the party.
Me dio un disgusto tremendo ver cómo lo trataban en la fiesta.