te ves feo
/te bes feo/from spelling rules
The phrase "you look ugly" in Spanish is te ves feo.
This phrase is used to make a statement telling someone that their physical appearance is not attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to fea if you are speaking to a woman. The form te ves feo is used when speaking to one male.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a newborn baby feo is actually considered a way to ward off bad luck and protect the child from the 'evil eye'.
- While feo is the standard term, in many Latin American countries, calling someone feo can sometimes be used affectionately between close friends or family, depending on the tone.
- The word feo shares its DNA with the English word 'fetid', as both trace back to roots describing things that are offensive or unpleasant.
Examples in context
- Te ves feo con esa máscara.You look ugly with that mask.
- No te pongas eso, te ves feo.Don't wear that, you look ugly.
- Si no te bañas, te ves feo.If you don't bathe, you look ugly.
Example conversation
Alejandro is trying on a strange costume.
- Alejandro¿Cómo me veo con este disfraz?How do I look in this costume?
- SofíaLa verdad, te ves feo con eso.Truthfully, you look ugly in that.
- Alejandro¡Qué mala eres, Sofía!You're so mean, Sofia!
- SofíaSolo soy honesta, Alejandro.I'm just being honest, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries feo, te, ves, CC BY-SA 4.0.
