Audrey Gabriella
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to say “ugly” in various languages! In this guide, we will explore both formal and informal ways to express this word across different cultures. We’ll provide you with tips, examples, and regional variations where necessary. Remember, communication is all about understanding, so let’s dive in with a warm and open mindset!
1. English
Formal: Unattractive, unsightly
Informal: Ugly, hideous, gross, repulsive, appalling
Example: “She found the painting to be unsightly.” (Formal)
Example: “That dress is absolutely hideous!” (Informal)
2. Spanish
Formal: Feo/a
“Las estatuas antiguas pueden parecer feas a algunos.”
(The ancient statues may seem ugly to some.)
Informal: Feo/a, feúcho/a, or horrendo/a
“¡Qué fea estás hoy con ese peinado!”
(You look really ugly today with that hairstyle!)
3. French
Formal: Laid
“Cet immeuble est laid et démodé.”
(This building is ugly and outdated.)
Informal: Moche
“J’ai acheté une vieille voiture moche.”
(I bought an old and ugly car.)
4. Italian
Formal: Brutto/a
“La bellezza è fondamentale e l’aspetto non dovrebbe essere brutto.”
(Beauty is fundamental, and appearance should not be ugly.)
Informal: Orribile, brutto/a, schifoso/a, or repellente
“Quel cappello è davvero orribile!”
(That hat is really ugly!)
5. German
Formal: Hässlich
“Einige Menschen finden Spinnen hässlich.”
(Some people find spiders ugly.)
Informal: Hässlich, potthässlich
“So ein hässliches Bild habe ich noch nie gesehen!”
(I have never seen such an ugly picture!)
6. Portuguese
Formal: Feio/a
“A sociedade não gosta de imperfeições e considera-as feias.”
(Society does not like imperfections and considers them ugly.)
Informal: Feio/a, horrível, or repugnante
“Aquele filme de terror foi horrível e cheio de coisas feias!”
(That horror movie was terrible and full of ugly things!)
7. Russian
Formal: Гротескный (grotèsknyj)
Informal: Уродливый (urodlìvyj), страшный (stràshnyj)
8. Chinese
Formal: 丑陋的 (chǒulòu de)
Informal: 丑 (chǒu), 难看 (nánkàn)
9. Japanese
Formal: 醜い (minikùi)
Informal: 醜い (minikùi), ダサい (dasài)
10. Arabic
Formal: قبيح (qabīh)
Informal: قبيح (qabīh), قرف (qarf)
Conclusion
With this guide, you can now express the word “ugly” in various languages, both formally and informally. Remember to be conscious of cultural differences and context when using these terms. Language is a powerful tool that allows us to understand and appreciate diverse cultures, so let’s use it responsibly and with respect.
We hope you’ve found this guide informative and enjoyable. Stay curious, stay open-minded, and keep exploring languages and cultures!
