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    Impropio (en. Improper)

    /imˈpro.pjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is not convenient or appropriate for a situation.
    His comments were improper for a formal meeting.
    Sus comentarios fueron impropios para una reunión formal.
    That deviates from decency or good taste.
    Dressing that way at a serious event is considered improper.
    Vestirse de esa manera en un evento serio es considerado impropio.
    That is not fitting for the place it occupies or does not correspond to it.
    It is improper to discuss business at the dinner table.
    Es impropio hablar de negocios en la mesa de cena.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'improprius', meaning 'not proper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    improper behavior
    An act that is not considered appropriate or correct in a given circumstance.
    comportamiento impropio
    improper language
    Use of words or expressions that are considered inappropriate or vulgar.
    lenguaje impropio
    improper attitude
    Behavior that is not suitable for the context or situation.
    actitud impropia

    Related Words

    appropriate
    That is suitable or fitting for a specific situation.
    apropriado
    decent
    That behaves and acts according to accepted moral standards.
    decente
    convenient
    That is suitable or adapts well to a situation.
    conveniente

    Slang Meanings

    Use of inappropriate language or behavior in a social context.
    Swearing in the office is something improper.
    Decir groserías en la oficina es algo impropio.
    Attire that does not conform to the norms of an occasion.
    It was improper to attend the wedding in jeans.
    Fue impropio asistir a la boda con jeans.