Indecentes (en. Indecent)

/in.de.ˈθen.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That violates the norms of decorum or morality.
His comment was considered indecent by many.
Su comentario fue considerado indecente por muchos.
That is offensive or shocking to society.
The indecent images were removed from the exhibition.
Las imágenes indecentes fueron retiradas de la exposición.
Act that is not acceptable within a social context.
He performed an indecent dance at the party.
Realizó un baile indecente en la fiesta.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'indecens', which means 'not appropriate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

indecent to see
something that is offensive to the eye.
indecente de ver
indecent act
behavior that is considered inappropriate.
acto indecente
indecent but fun
something that is excessively inappropriate but causes laughter.
indecente pero divertido

Related Words

indecency
Quality of being indecent.
indecencia
indecorous
That lacks decorum or is inappropriate.
indecoroso
offensive
That can cause offense or discomfort.
ofensivo

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is very rude or vulgar.
That movie has many indecent scenes.
Esa película tiene muchas escenas indecentes.
Actions that are excessively provocative.
Saw someone do something indecent in the street.
Vio a alguien hacer algo indecente en la calle.