suciedad
/suθjeˈdad/
The Spanish word for "schmutz" is suciedad.
The term suciedad refers to a dirt mark.
Meaning: dirt mark (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may encounter mugre, which specifically refers to dirt or grime.
How do you pronounce it?
/suθjeˈdad/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American dialects, calling a person sucio is not just about their hygiene, but can be a common way to call someone a 'cheat' or 'dishonest'.
- While suciedad refers to the state of being dirty, the related word mugre often refers specifically to the buildup of dead skin and oil on the body.
- The word suciedad can be used to describe the 'dirtiness' of an abstract concept, such as the 'suciedad' of a political scandal.
Examples in context
- La suciedad en esta habitación es inaceptable, por favor, límpiela de inmediato.The dirt in this room is unacceptable, please clean it immediately.
- Le recomendamos que utilice un paño y un limpiador adecuado para eliminar la mugre de la superficie.We recommend using a cloth and suitable cleaner to remove the dirt from the surface.
- ¡Este coche está lleno de mugre! Necesitas una buena limpieza.This car is full of dirt! You need a good cleaning.
- No puedo creer la suciedad que hay en este lugar, ¡esto es un desastre!I can't believe the dirt in this place, this is a disaster!
- Chequea cómo está de sucio el baño. Es necesario limpiarlo ya mismo.Check out how dirty the bathroom is. It needs to be cleaned right away.
- Hay mucha suciedad en la ventana.There is a lot of dirt on the window.
- Esa mancha de suciedad es difícil de quitar.That dirt mark is hard to remove.
- Limpia la suciedad de la mesa, por favor.Clean the dirt off the table, please.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are cleaning the living room.
- ElenaMateo, hay mucha suciedad en el espejo.Mateo, there is a lot of dirt on the mirror.
- MateoTienes razón, la voy a limpiar ahora.You're right, I will clean it now.
- ElenaNo olvides quitar la suciedad del marco también.Don't forget to remove the dirt from the frame too.
- MateoEstá bien, lo haré enseguida.Okay, I'll do it right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry suciedad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
