feo
masculine, everyday
In Colombia ugly is feo for masculine things and fea for feminine ones. Horrible is a stronger word.
Meaning: unattractive (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| feo | masculine, everyday |
| fea | feminine, everyday |
| horrible | strong |
Feo is used for things, places and weather, such as un día feo. Calling a person feo is rude, so with people it is safer to use a gentler phrase like no es mi tipo.
Did you know?
- Qué feo can also be said about an action, meaning that it was not nice.
Examples in context
- Ese edificio es muy feo.That building is very ugly.
- Hoy hace un día feo.The weather is ugly today.
- La película estuvo horrible.The movie was awful.
Example conversation
Two friends comment on a building in Bogotá.
- AnaEse edificio está muy feo.That building looks very ugly.
- LuisSí, necesita pintura.Yes, it needs paint.
- AnaAquí al lado hay uno más bonito.Next door there is a prettier one.
