estoy sucio
/estoi suθjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "i am dirty" is translated into Spanish as estoy sucio.
You can say Estoy muy sucio/a to mean "I am very dirty".
Which one should you use?
If you say soy sucio, the meaning changes from being currently dirty to being a person who is habitually or inherently dirty.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb estar is used instead of ser because being dirty is considered a temporary state or condition rather than a permanent characteristic. Additionally, if the speaker is female, the adjective must change from sucio to sucia.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word sucio originates from the Latin sūcidus, which originally meant 'juicy' or 'greasy'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, describing oneself as sucio can be a playful way to say one has been working hard or playing outdoors.
- The phrase estoy sucio can sometimes be used euphemistically in slang to describe being 'dirty' in a moral or sexual sense, depending on the region.
Examples in context
- Me voy a bañar porque estoy sucio.I will shower now, because I am dirty.This sentence is useful for expressing the reason for wanting to take a shower using estoy sucio.Tatoeba #5097718 by don_ramon, translation #5054856 by Enrike80
- Estuve trabajando en el jardín, estoy muy sucio.I was working in the garden, I am very dirty.
- Lo siento, estuve pintando y quedé hecho un cochino.I'm sorry, I was painting and ended up filthy.
- No puedo tocar el sofá porque estoy sucio.I cannot touch the sofa because I am dirty.
- Ayúdame, por favor, que estoy sucio.Help me, please, because I am dirty.
Example conversation
Mateo is playing in the garden.
- SofíaMateo, ven a lavarte las manos.Mateo, come wash your hands.
- MateoYa voy, es que estoy sucio.I'm coming, it's just that I am dirty.
- SofíaTienes barro en toda la ropa.You have mud all over your clothes.
- MateoSí, necesito un baño ahora.Yes, I need a bath now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sucio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
