pervertido
standard
In Puerto Rico a pervert is a pervertido. For a woman the word is pervertida. It is an insult, so use it carefully. It is also called Degenerado.
Meaning: person with inappropriate sexual behavior (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| pervertido | standard |
| Pervertida | feminine |
| Degenerado | strong |
People use pervertido in serious contexts and also jokingly among friends. Tone and context decide whether it is a joke or a real accusation.
Which one should you use?
Degenerado is stronger and more insulting. A person who harasses others is an acosador.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun changes with gender: un pervertido, una pervertida. The plural is pervertidos.
Did you know?
- The adjective pervertido comes from the verb pervertir, meaning to corrupt.
Examples in context
- Ese hombre es un pervertido.That man is a pervert.
- No seas pervertido.Do not be a pervert.
- Llamaron a la policía por un pervertido.They called the police about a pervert.
Example conversation
Marisol and her friend Tito talk about a character in a TV series they watch in San Juan.
- MarisolEse personaje es un pervertido.That character is a pervert.
- TitoSí, da miedo cómo mira a la gente.Yes, the way he looks at people is scary.
- MarisolEspero que lo arresten pronto.I hope they arrest him soon.
