poco genial
/poko xenjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "uncool" can be translated into Spanish as poco genial.
The phrase poco genial is used to describe something that is not cool. Depending on the specific nuance of why something is considered uncool, other words might be more appropriate. For instance, you might use Patético/a informally to describe something as pathetic or pitiful or Anticuado/a to imply something is uncool because it is outdated or old-fashioned.
Meaning: not cool (adj)
Did you know?
- To call someone 'uncool' in the sense of being a loser or a pushover, some Spanish speakers use pringao, a slang term for someone easily fooled.
- While genial sounds like the English 'genial', it stems from the Latin 'genius', which originally referred to a 'guardian spirit'.
- In Spain, if something is 'uncool' because it is tacky or low-quality, people use the word cutre, which specifically describes things that look cheap or neglected.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué lame!How uncool!
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a new movie.
- DanielMira el traje del protagonista.Look at the protagonist's suit.
- MaríaSí, es muy poco genial.Yes, it is very uncool.
- Daniel¿No te gusta el estilo?Do you not like the style?
- MaríaNo, María piensa que es feo.No, María thinks it is ugly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genial, poco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
