What is the Spanish word for "ugly"?

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

English

ugly

Spanish

feo

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Alternative translations of "ugly"

desagradable
horrible
feo(a)

Examples of how to use "ugly" in Spanish

English
That is a very ugly and old building.
Spanish
Eso es un edificio muy feo y viejo.
English
The old chair looks ugly but still works.
Spanish
La silla vieja se ve fea, pero todavía funciona.
English
She said the painting was ugly and strange.
Spanish
Ella dijo que la pintura era fea y extraña.
English
That ugly noise kept me awake last night.
Spanish
Ese ruido feo me mantuvo despierto anoche.
English
Don't call him ugly; be kind instead.
Spanish
No le digas que es feo; sé amable en su lugar.

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