Perverso (en. Perverse)

/peɾˈbeɾso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to a person who acts in a wicked manner or whose behavior is reprehensible.

His plan was perverse and only sought to harm others.

Su plan era perverso y solo buscaba hacer daño a los demás.

Description of actions that are morally wrong or corrupt.

The perverse system of injustices had to be dismantled.

El perverso sistema de injusticias debía ser desmantelado.

That incites unconfessable desires or thoughts.

She had a perverse curiosity about the forbidden.

Ella tenía una curiosidad perversa por lo prohibido.

From Latin 'perversus', which means 'turned around' or 'twisted'.

perverse thought

Thought that tends to lead to immoral or wicked behavior.

perverso pensamiento

perverse acts

Actions that are aligned with malice or bad behavior.

actos perversos

perverse mind

Mind that devises evil ideas or plans.

mente perversa

perversion

Deviation from what is considered normal or morally acceptable.

perversión

perverted

Refers to someone who has fallen into perversion.

pervertido

malice

Intention to cause harm or suffering.

malicia

It is used to describe someone with unusual or uncommon sexual desires.

That guy is a pervert; he always talks about weird things in bed.

Ese tipo es un perverso; siempre habla de cosas raras en la cama.

People who enjoy mocking or hurting others for pleasure.

Don't be so perverse, that's not funny.

No seas tan perverso, eso no es gracioso.