What is the Spanish word for "grotesque"?

Learn how to say "grotesque" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

grotesque

Spanish

grotesco

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Alternative translations of "grotesque"

extravagante
ridículo
deforme
monstruoso

Examples of how to use "grotesque" in Spanish

English
The monster had a grotesque appearance.
Spanish
El monstruo tenía una apariencia grotesca.
English
The sculpture looked strange and grotesque.
Spanish
La escultura parecía extraña y grotesca.
English
His story included a grotesque description of the monster.
Spanish
Su historia incluía una descripción grotesca del monstruo.
English
She painted a grotesque face for the festival.
Spanish
Ella pintó una cara grotesca para el festival.
English
They found the mask oddly grotesque and fascinating.
Spanish
Encontraron la máscara extrañamente grotesca y fascinante.

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