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.
- AlejandroHola, eres feo y no me gustas.Hi, you're ugly and I don't like you.
- Elena¡Qué grosero eres, Alejandro!How rude you are, Alejandro!
- AlejandroSolo digo la verdad, Elena.I'm just telling the truth, Elena.
- Elena¡Vete de aquí ahora mismo!Get out of here right now!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, feo, hola, CC BY-SA 4.0.