Indecente (en. Indecent)

/indeˈθente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to what is rude or inappropriate in the social context.
The comment he made was considered indecent by many.
El comentario que hizo fue considerado indecente por muchos.
Actions that are not appropriate according to conventional moral standards.
His way of dressing was considered indecent for a formal ceremony.
Su forma de vestir era considerada indecente para una ceremonia formal.
Relationships or behaviors that are considered excessively free or provocative.
He made an indecent joke that made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Hizo un chiste indecente que hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.

Etymology

From Latin 'indecens', which means 'not decorous'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

indecent performance
A behavior that is scandalous or inappropriate.
indecente actuación
indecent proposal
A suggestion that is considered inappropriate or out of place.
indecente propuesta
indecent exam
An exam in which embarrassing or intimate questions may be presented.
indecente examen

Related Words

decent
That which is appropriate or conforms to standards of behavior.
decente
indecency
The quality of being indecent; behaviors or attitudes considered inappropriate.
indecencia

Slang Meanings

Something that is extremely inappropriate.
That movie has indecent scenes that should not be shown.
Esa película tiene escenas indecentes que no deberían mostrarse.
A risky or daring behavior.
The party became indecent when they started dancing provocatively.
La fiesta se volvió indecente cuando empezaron a bailar de forma provocativa.