indecente
/indeˈθente/
The Spanish word for "indecent" is indecente.
The adjective indecente is used to describe something that is not in keeping with conventional moral values.
Meaning: not in keeping with conventional moral values (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective indecente is invariable for gender, so it remains indecente whether it describes a masculine or feminine noun. To match a plural noun, the word becomes indecentes.
How do you pronounce it?
/indeˈθente/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if someone describes a price as indecente, they are not necessarily talking about morality, but rather complaining that the cost is outrageously high or unfair.
- In legal contexts across many Spanish-speaking countries, 'indecent exposure' is translated as exhibicionismo, focusing on the act of exhibiting rather than the quality of being indecent.
- The word indecente shares a root with decencia, which in Spanish can refer specifically to the act of being 'proper' or 'tidy' in one's dress and manners.
Examples in context
- Es una propuesta indecente.It's an indecent proposition.This sentence shows how to use indecente to describe a proposition.Tatoeba #5011522 by don_ramon, translation #5011526 by Hybrid
- La película contenía escenas obscenas.The movie contained indecent scenes.
- Su comportamiento en el evento fue impropio.His behavior at the event was indecent.
- El libro contiene contenido inmoral.The book contains indecent content.
- No utilices lenguaje grosero frente a los niños.Don't use indecent language in front of children.
- No puedo creer que haya hecho chistes tan vulgares.I can't believe he made such indecent jokes.
- Los chistes del comediante fueron increíblemente indecentes.The comedian's jokes were incredibly indecent.
- Fue disciplinada por hacer un gesto indecente.She was disciplined for making an indecent gesture.
- Fue despedido por su comportamiento indecente hacia sus colegas.He was fired for his indecent behavior towards colleagues.
- Las letras de la canción fueron consideradas indecentes por algunos oyentes.The lyrics of the song were considered indecent by some listeners.
- Ese comportamiento es totalmente indecente.That behavior is totally indecent.
- No permitiremos un trato indecente en esta oficina.We will not tolerate indecent treatment in this office.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucia are discussing a movie scene.
- MateoEsa escena me pareció un poco indecente.That scene seemed a bit indecent to me.
- LucíaYo no creo que sea indecente, Mateo.I don't think it is indecent, Mateo.
- MateoPero fue muy inapropiada para la familia.But it was very inappropriate for the family.
- LucíaDepende de cómo lo veas, Lucía piensa distinto.It depends on how you see it, Lucia thinks differently.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry indecente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
