Escandaloso (en. Outrageous)

/es.kan.da.'lo.so/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: That produces scandal or surprise for being very striking or unusual.

Example Sentence: His behavior was scandalous at the meeting.

Su comportamiento fue escandaloso en la reunión.

Definition: That is excessive or exaggerated.

Example Sentence: The scandalous price of the car left everyone speechless.

El escandaloso precio del coche dejó a todos boquiabiertos.

Definition: That is notoriously offensive or unacceptable.

Example Sentence: His comments were scandalous and out of place.

Sus comentarios fueron escandalosos y fuera de lugar.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'scandalosus', meaning 'causing scandal'.

Common Phrase: to do something scandalous

Meaning: To perform an action that causes scandal.

hacer algo escandaloso

Common Phrase: scandalous silence

Meaning: A silence that creates great tension or expectation.

escandaloso silencio

Common Phrase: scandalous waste

Meaning: Excessive spending that surprises or outrages.

escandaloso derroche

Related Word: scandal

Description: A situation that causes great shock or outrage.

escándalo

Related Word: to scandalize

Description: To cause scandal or amazement.

escandalizar

Related Word: scandalously

Description: In a scandalous manner; with excessive ostentation.

escandalosamente

Slang Meaning: Something incredibly surprising.

Example: That news is scandalous, I can't believe it happened.

Esa noticia es escandalosa, no puedo creer que haya pasado.

Slang Meaning: An event or situation that captures everyone's attention.

Example: The scandal from the party was so big that everyone talked about it for weeks.

El escándalo de la fiesta fue tan grande que todos hablaron de eso por semanas.