Mugriento (en. Grimy)

muɡˈɾjento

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that is very dirty or in poor condition.
The kitchen floor was filthy, full of crumbs and stains.
El suelo de la cocina estaba mugriento, lleno de migajas y manchas.
Describes a person who has a careless or dirty appearance.
Upon entering, I noticed that the man was filthy and needed a bath.
Al entrar, noté que el hombre estaba mugriento y necesitaba un baño.
It can refer to fabrics or clothing that have lost their cleanliness.
The t-shirt he was wearing looked dirty and worn out.
La camiseta que llevaba puesta parecía mugrienta y desgastada.

Etymology

It comes from the term 'mugre,' which refers to dirt or mud.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be filthy
It refers to being very dirty or in a state of extreme disorder.
estar mugriento
filthy as a boar
Expression that indicates being very dirty, similar to how certain animals appear in nature.
mugriento como un jabalí

Related Words

dirt
Accumulated dirt or waste.
mugre
filthy
That has dirt; that is very dirty.
mugroso
unkempt
That is not clean or is in disorder.
desaseado

Slang Meanings

When something is very deteriorated or in poor condition.
That house is filthy; no one has swept in months.
Esa casa está mugrienta; nadie ha pasado la escoba en meses.
It is used to describe someone who does not take care of themselves or lives in very dirty conditions.
Stop being filthy and clean your room once and for all.
Deja de ser mugriento y limpia tu habitación de una vez.