How to Say “Hi, You’re Ugly” in Spanish

hola, eres feo
The English phrase "hi, you're ugly" is translated into Spanish as hola, eres feo.
This phrase consists of a greeting followed by a direct insult regarding a person's physical appearance.

Which one should you use?

The adjective feo is the direct opposite of bonito (pretty) or guapo (handsome).

Is it said differently in some regions?

To address a group of people in Spain, use hola, sois feos instead of hola, eres feo.

How does it change in a sentence?

If you are speaking to a woman, you must change the adjective from feo to fea. To address a group of people in Spain, use sois feos.

Did you know?

  • While feo means 'ugly', it is sometimes used colloquially in certain regions to describe something that is 'unlucky' or 'wrong' rather than visually unattractive.
  • The word feo shares an ancestor with the English word 'fetid', both originating from the Latin 'foedus' which describes something foul or loathsome.
  • Depending on the region, calling someone feo can be a playful tease between close friends rather than a malicious attack on their looks.

Examples in context

  • Hola, eres feo.
    Hi, you're ugly.
  • ¡Hola, eres feo de verdad!
    Hi, you're truly ugly!

Example conversation

Two people arguing during a fight.

  1. Alejandro

    Hola, eres feo y no me gustas.
    Hi, you're ugly and I don't like you.
  2. Elena

    ¡Qué grosero eres, Alejandro!
    How rude you are, Alejandro!
  3. Alejandro

    Solo digo la verdad, Elena.
    I'm just telling the truth, Elena.
  4. Elena

    ¡Vete de aquí ahora mismo!
    Get out of here right now!

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