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    Inapropiado (en. Inappropriate)

    ˌin.ap.ro.piˈa.ðo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That does not conform to social or contextual norms.
    His joke was inappropriate for the solemn occasion.
    Su broma fue inapropiada para la ocasión solemne.
    That is offensive or disrespectful in a specific context.
    The comment he made was inappropriate in a professional setting.
    El comentario que hizo fue inapropiado en un entorno profesional.
    That is not suitable for a particular purpose.
    Wearing sandals to a job interview is inappropriate.
    Llevar sandalias a una entrevista de trabajo es inapropiado.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inappropriatus', meaning 'not appropriate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inappropriate behavior
    Attitude that is not socially accepted.
    comportamiento inapropiado
    inappropriate comment
    Observation that can be considered offensive or out of place.
    comentario inapropiado
    inappropriate clothing
    Attire that does not fit the situation or context.
    ropa inapropiada

    Related Words

    appropriate
    That is suitable or correct in a given context.
    apropiado
    improper
    That is inappropriate or does not align with what is considered correct.
    impropio

    Slang Meanings

    Out of place
    Making jokes about serious topics is totally out of place.
    Hacer chistes sobre temas serios es totalmente fuera de lugar.
    Bad taste
    That joke was in bad taste at the dinner.
    Esa broma fue una cosa de mal gusto en la cena.