cosas desagradables
/kosas desaɡɾadables/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'nasty things' is translated into Spanish as cosas desagradables.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cosas (things) and desagradables (unpleasant/disagreeable).
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say 'nasty thing' in the singular, you must change both the noun and the adjective to their singular forms: cosa desagradable.
Did you know?
- If you are talking about 'nasty things' in terms of bad news or unpleasant events, a common idiomatic way to say it is cosas feas, which literally translates to 'ugly things'.
- While cosas desagradables is a standard way to describe unpleasant objects, a native speaker might use the word asquerosas to describe 'nasty things' if they want to express physical disgust or nausea.
- To describe 'nasty things' that are specifically filthy or gross, native speakers frequently use the word cochinadas.
Examples in context
- No quiero oír esas cosas desagradables.I don't want to hear those nasty things.
- Hay muchas cosas desagradables en ese lugar.There are many nasty things in that place.
- Ella siempre dice cosas desagradables sobre los demás.She always says nasty things about others.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing a bad movie they just saw.
- María¿Viste todas las cosas desagradables en la pantalla?Did you see all the nasty things on the screen?
- AlejandroSí, fue una película muy fuerte.Yes, it was a very intense movie.
- MaríaPrefiero no volver a ver esas cosas desagradables.I prefer not to see those nasty things ever again.
- AlejandroYo también estoy de acuerdo contigo, María.I agree with you too, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
