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.