Feas (en. Ugly)

/fe-as/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Refers to something or someone that has an unattractive or unpleasant appearance.

That painting is really ugly.

Esa pintura es realmente feas.

Can be used to describe negative traits in a person.

People should not be judged by their appearance, as what is considered ugly may be beautiful to others.

No hay que juzgar a las personas por su aspecto, ya que lo que se considera feo puede ser hermoso para otros.

In some contexts, it refers to things that do not meet aesthetic standards.

The houses in that neighborhood are ugly and neglected.

Las casas de ese barrio son feas y descuidadas.

From Latin 'fœdus', which means 'ugly' or 'unpleasant'.

to ugly

an expression that refers to a negative or uncomfortable situation.

a fea

to be in a terrible state

vulgar expression that refers to being in a disastrous state, often related to appearance.

estar hecho una polla

there’s no ugly person who doesn’t have their charm

saying that suggests there is beauty in what is considered ugly.

no hay feo que no tenga su encanto

beauty

Quality of being pleasant and attractive.

belleza

horrible

Something extremely ugly or unpleasant.

horroroso

monstrous

Something that has an appearance that causes horror or is very ugly.

monstruoso

In some street contexts, it may refer to a person with a hateful personality, not just physically.

That guy is ugly inside and out.

Ese tipo es feo por dentro y por fuera.

It is used in some regions to describe something that is very bad or of poor quality.

That TV show is ugly.

Ese programa de televisión es feo.