trasero feo
/tɾaseɾo feo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ugly bum" is translated into Spanish as trasero feo.
This phrase is used to describe a person's buttocks that are considered unattractive.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾaseɾo feo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you call someone's appearance feo, you might be implying they are morally 'bad' or 'vile', not just visually unappealing.
- The word feo actually traces back to the Latin 'foedus', which originally meant 'disgusting' or 'foul' rather than just 'unattractive'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, commenting on a 'bad' body part using feo can be seen as a harsh critique rather than a light joke.
Examples in context
- Tiene un trasero feo.He has an ugly bum.
- Ese modelo tiene un trasero feo.That model has an ugly bum.
- No quiero ver ese trasero feo.I don't want to see that ugly bum.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are shopping for new clothes.
- AlejandroEsos pantalones te quedan mal.Those pants look bad on you.
- Sofía¿Por qué lo dices, Alejandro?Why do you say that, Alejandro?
- AlejandroHacen que tengas un trasero feo.They make you have an ugly bum.
- Sofía¡Qué grosero eres!How rude you are!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feo, trasero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
