pervertido
/peɾbeɾˈtido/
The phrase "sexually kinky" in Spanish is translated as pervertido.
The term is used to describe someone having unconventional or abnormal sexual desires. In many contexts, it can be used playfully or provocatively to describe someone who enjoys unconventional sexual activities.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾbeɾˈtido/
Did you know?
- While pervertido can be playful, in many Spanish-speaking cultures it carries a much heavier moral stigma than the English 'kinky', often implying a predatory nature rather than just a preference.
- The word pervertido shares the same root as the English word 'pervert', both deriving from the Latin 'pervertere', which means 'to turn away' or 'to overturn'.
- The term malpensado describes someone who is 'kinky-minded' or habitually finds sexual double entendres in innocent conversations.
Examples in context
- Él es un poco pervertido en la cama.He is a bit kinky in bed.
- Ella tiene un lado pervertido que no muestra.She has a kinky side that she doesn't show.
Example conversation
A couple is talking privately about their preferences.
- MateoElena, ¿te parece que soy muy pervertido?Elena, do you think I am too kinky?
- ElenaNo, Mateo, me gusta mucho así.No, Mateo, I like it very much that way.
- MateoMe alegra saber que te gusta.I am glad to know that you like it.
- ElenaSí, es muy emocionante.Yes, it is very exciting.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pervertido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
