Vulgaridad (en. Vulgarity)
[bul.ga.ri.dad]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of what is vulgar or rude.
The vulgarity in his language surprised everyone at the meeting.
La vulgaridad en su lenguaje sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
Expression or behavior that is not polite or lacks decorum.
His behavior at the party was complete vulgarity.
Su comportamiento en la fiesta fue una total vulgaridad.
Manifestation of bad taste or lack of subtlety.
The use of certain words in his speech indicated inappropriate vulgarity.
El uso de ciertas palabras en su discurso denotaba una vulgaridad inapropiada.
Etymology
Derives from the Latin 'vulgaritas', which means 'vulgarity, the condition of being vulgar'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to speak vulgarly
To express oneself in a rude or uneducated manner.
hablar con vulgaridad
to act vulgarly
To behave in a despicable or classless way.
actuar con vulgaridad
to live a life of vulgarity
To live in an unrefined manner or with bad taste habits.
llevar una vida de vulgaridad
Related Words
vulgar
Lacking refinement or elegance.
vulgar
rude
Coarse, bad-taste, or uneducated.
grosero
base
Vulgar, low, or despicable in nature.
soez
Slang Meanings
Extreme vulgarity
That kind of comment is an extreme vulgarity that is not tolerated.
Ese tipo de comentarios son una vulgaridad extrema que no se tolera.
Vulgar among friends
We say vulgar things to each other among friends, but in a trusting context.
Nos decimos cosas vulgares entre amigos, pero en un contexto de confianza.