What is the Spanish word for "offensive"?

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

English

offensive

Spanish

ofensivo

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Alternative translations of "offensive"

ataque
agresivo
insultante
molesto

Examples of how to use "offensive" in Spanish

English
That was a very offensive and rude joke.
Spanish
Eso fue una broma muy ofensiva y grosera.
English
His joke felt rude and offensive to everyone.
Spanish
Su broma pareció grosera y ofensiva para todos.
English
The smell from the garbage was very offensive.
Spanish
El olor de la basura era muy ofensivo.
English
She made an offensive remark during class.
Spanish
Ella hizo un comentario ofensivo durante la clase.
English
That advertisement used offensive images to shock viewers.
Spanish
Ese anuncio usó imágenes ofensivas para impactar a los espectadores.

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