disgustoso
/diz.ɡusˈto.zo/
The English word 'disgusting' can be translated into Italian using several forms, the default being disgustoso. Wiktionary also lists nauseante and stomachevole.
Meaning: repulsive, distasteful (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| disgustoso | /diz.ɡusˈto.zo/ /diz.ɡusˈto.so/ |
| nauseante | |
| stomachevole | /sto.maˈke.vo.le/ |
| rivoltante | /ri.volˈtan.te/ |
These terms describe something that is repulsive or distasteful.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective disgustoso must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, so the feminine singular form is disgustosa. The masculine plural form of the adjective is disgustosi. The feminine plural form of the adjective is disgustose.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /diz.ɡusˈto.zo/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
When do people say it?
In many casual situations, instead of using an adjective, Italians use the exclamation Che schifo! to express disgust.
Did you know?
- The adjective rivoltante captures the physical sensation of disgust by literally meaning 'to turn over' or 'to flip inside out'. It suggests that the object is so repulsive it turns your insides out.
- While disgustoso means 'disgusting', the root word gusto means 'taste'. This creates a linguistic irony where the word for something repulsive is built directly from the word for flavor.
- In Italian, schifo can be used as a noun meaning 'disgust', but it also describes something of very poor quality. If an Italian says il tempo fa schifo, they mean the weather is 'disgusting' or terrible.
Examples in context
- Il latte è disgustoso.The milk is disgusting.This sentence illustrates the use of disgustoso with a singular noun.Tatoeba #951621 by Guybrush88, translation #3600779 by dibdin
- È un maiale disgustoso.You're a disgusting pig.This sentence shows how to use disgustoso to describe a person.Tatoeba #13294555 by Guybrush88, translation #3723741 by CM
- Ha un sapore disgustoso.It tastes disgusting.This sentence demonstrates how to use disgustoso when talking about taste.Tatoeba #10458679 by Guybrush88, translation #9975257 by ddnktr
- Questo caffè fa schifo!This coffee is disgusting!
- L'odore in questa stanza è ripugnante.The smell in this room is repugnant.
- Questo posto fa vomitare.This place makes me want to vomit.
- Mi fa ribrezzo vedere quella cosa.It makes me sick to see that thing.
- 27 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are at a messy restaurant.
- SofiaQuesto posto è disgustoso.This place is disgusting.
- FrancescoHai ragione, è sporco.You're right, it's dirty.
- SofiaNon voglio mangiare qui.I don't want to eat here.
- FrancescoAndiamo via subito, Sofia.Let's leave immediately, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “disgusting” translations and entries disgustoso, nauseante, stomachevole, rivoltante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
