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    Sórdido (en. Sordid)

    /ˈsordiðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that is dirty or has a repulsive appearance.
    The alley was full of trash and had a sordid appearance.
    El callejón estaba lleno de basura y tenía un aspecto sórdido.
    Indicates morally reprehensible or vile conduct.
    His sordid actions earned him the disapproval of everyone.
    Sus acciones sórdidas le granjearon la desaprobación de todos.
    Related to misery or extreme poverty.
    The boy lived in a sordid environment, with no access to basic necessities.
    El niño vivía en un entorno sórdido, sin acceso a lo básico.

    Etymology

    It comes from Latin sordidus, which means 'dirty, untidy.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sordid life
    Life filled with misfortunes and poverty.
    vida sórdida
    sordid attitude
    Behavior that shows dishonesty or lack of scruples.
    actitud sórdida

    Related Words

    dirty
    That has dirt, that is not clean.
    sucio
    misery
    State of extreme poverty or misfortune.
    miseria

    Slang Meanings

    Very negative or unfavorable situation.
    The party ended in a sordid atmosphere.
    La fiesta terminó en un ambiente sórdido.
    Something of very poor quality.
    That place is sordid for eating.
    Ese lugar es sórdido para comer.