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    Escandalosa (en. Scandalous)

    /es.kan.daˈlo.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That provokes scandal or commotion.
    The news about the fraud was scandalous.
    La noticia sobre el fraude fue escandalosa.
    That is excessively ostentatious or exaggerated.
    Her dress was so scandalous that everyone stared at it.
    Su vestido era tan escandaloso que todos lo miraban.
    That behaves in a provocative or inappropriate manner.
    Her scandalous behavior in the meeting surprised everyone.
    Su actitud escandalosa en la reunión sorprendió a todos.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'scandal', with the suffix '-ous' indicating abundance or relation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make a scene
    To intentionally cause uproar or controversy.
    hacer escándalo
    It is a scandal
    An expression that refers to something that is surprising or unacceptable.
    es un escándalo
    To announce it from the rooftops
    To publicly disclose information in a scandalous manner.
    anunciar a los cuatro vientos

    Related Words

    Scandal
    A situation that provokes indignation or surprise, usually negative.
    escándalo
    To scandalize
    To cause scandal in someone;
    escandalizar
    Scandalously
    In a scandalous manner.
    escandalosamente

    Slang Meanings

    To be very flashy in clothing.
    That outfit is too scandalous for this party.
    Ese atuendo es demasiado escandalosa para esta fiesta.
    To do something that attracts a lot of attention.
    I can't believe she wore something so scandalous to a work meeting.
    No puedo creer que se pusiera algo tan escandalosa en una reunión de trabajo.