Mugre (en. Dirt)

/ˈmuɡɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Accumulated dirt on objects or surfaces.
The muck in the dining room was evident after the party.
La mugre del comedor era evidente después de la fiesta.
Extreme or disgusting dirt.
The bathroom was full of muck and needed urgent cleaning.
El baño estaba lleno de mugre y necesitaba limpieza urgente.
Dirt that occurs due to degradation or abandonment.
The place was filled with muck, indicating that no one had been there for a long time.
El lugar estaba lleno de mugre, lo que indicaba que nadie había ido allí en mucho tiempo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mugris', which refers to dirt or stains.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the muck
To be in a state of dirtiness or neglect.
estar en la mugre
to live in muck
To live in very dirty or messy conditions.
vivir en la mugre
to clear the muck
To clean something that was very dirty.
sacar la mugre

Related Words

dirty
Having muck or being stained.
sucio
contamination
Presence of harmful substances that dirty the environment.
contaminación
cleaning
The action of removing muck or dirt.
limpieza

Slang Meanings

Disordered or chaotic situation.
That room is a real muck, I can't find anything.
Ese cuarto es un verdadero mugre, no puedo encontrar nada.
Disorganization in personal or professional life.
The project is a total muck, we need to get organized.
El proyecto está un mugre total, necesitamos organizarnos.