Vulgar (en. Vulgar)

/vul'gar/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That which is characteristic of the common people or the ordinary.
His behavior was very vulgar for an elegant event.
Su comportamiento era muy vulgar para un evento elegante.
In bad taste or rude.
The language he used in the meeting was quite vulgar.
El lenguaje que usó en la reunión fue bastante vulgar.
Common or usual.
There are vulgar expressions used in daily conversation.
Hay expresiones vulgares que se usan en la conversación diaria.

Etymology

From the Latin vulgaris, which means 'common'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unacceptable vulgarity
A behavior or expression that is not socially acceptable.
vulgaridad inaceptable
vulgar language
Use of words or expressions that are considered inappropriate or in bad taste.
lenguaje vulgar
vulgar attitude
Behavior that is perceived as rude or uncouth.
actitud vulgar

Related Words

vulgarity
The quality of being vulgar.
vulgaridad
vulgarism
A vulgar expression or word.
vulgarismo

Slang Meanings

Use of offensive or rude language.
Avoid using that kind of vulgarities in public.
Evita usar ese tipo de vulgaridades en público.
Something that is derogatory or of little value.
I don’t like that kind of music; it seems very vulgar to me.
No me gusta ese tipo de música, me parece muy vulgar.