Feos (en. Ugly)

/ˈfe.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is unattractive in appearance.
The character in the movie was very ugly.
El personaje de la película era muy feo.
That provokes repulsion or dislike.
I find that behavior ugly.
Me parece feo ese comportamiento.
That is of poor quality or unpleasant in form.
I don't like the ugly design of the house.
El feo diseño de la casa no me gusta.

Etymology

From Latin 'feidus', which means 'dirty or impure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

uglier than sin
It is used to refer to something or someone that is very unattractive.
más feo que un pecado
ugly as the night
Phrase used to describe something or someone with a very unpleasant appearance.
feo como la noche
he is an ugly one
Expression that means someone is very ungraceful.
es un feo

Related Words

ugliness
Quality of being ugly.
fealdad
ugly
Singular of feos; can refer to a person or thing.
feo
uglyly
In an ugly or unpleasant manner.
feamente

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe someone who is extremely unpopular or rejected.
That guy is an ugly one in the group.
Ese tipo es un feo en el grupo.
Colloquially used to refer to bad decisions or painful situations.
That choice was ugly for all of us.
Esa elección fue fea para todos nosotros.