What is the Spanish word for "tacky"?

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

English

tacky

Spanish

de mal gusto

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Alternative translations of "tacky"

pegajoso
adhesivo
cutre
hortera

Examples of how to use "tacky" in Spanish

English
His glittery suit was very tacky.
Spanish
Su traje brillante era muy de mal gusto.
English
That bright shirt looks a bit tacky.
Spanish
Esa camisa brillante se ve un poco de mal gusto.
English
She called the decorations tacky and cheap.
Spanish
Ella calificó las decoraciones de de mal gusto y baratas.
English
His joke sounded funny but a little tacky.
Spanish
Su chiste sonó gracioso pero un poco de mal gusto.
English
The gift wrap was colorful but tacky.
Spanish
El papel de regalo era colorido pero de mal gusto.

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