Sucio (en. Dirty)

/ˈsuθjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Covered in dirt or stains.
The car is dirty after the storm.
El coche está sucio después de la tormenta.
Morally corrupt or inappropriate.
His intentions were dirty.
Sus intenciones eran sucias.
Found in unhygienic conditions.
The kitchen was dirty and messy.
La cocina estaba sucia y desordenada.

Etymology

From Latin 'sucius', meaning dirty or stained.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dirty hand
Refers to someone involved in dishonest activities.
mano sucia
dirty business
Refers to fraudulent transactions or activities.
negocios sucios
dirty play
Dishonest or deceptive actions to gain an advantage.
juego sucio

Related Words

dirt
State of being dirty, lack of cleanliness.
suciedad
dirty as a pig
Expression meaning to be very dirty.
sucio como un cerdo
grime
Dirt or impurity that clings to things.
mugre

Slang Meanings

Dirty in a context of immoral acts.
That guy has very dirty hands in his business.
Ese tipo tiene la mano muy sucia en sus negocios.
Careless or untidy attitude.
Don't let yourself be seen like that, you are very dirty.
No te dejes ver así, estás muy sucio.