English–Spanish

“creepy” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoespeluznante

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈkaβɾo/

Example

La película tenía un final macabro.

The movie had a creepy ending.

Illustration for macabro (creepy)

How to say “creepy” in Spanish

“Creepy” in Spanish is macabro.

Open grave with scattered bones.

Full entry for macabro: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with macabro

El museo antiguo tenía un ambiente macabro.

The old museum had a macabre atmosphere.

Tips for using macabro

  • Expect macabro in critiques, crime reports, or descriptions of disturbing art rather than in casual ghost stories or joking remarks.

Other Spanish words for “creepy”

La casa abandonada se ve espeluznante por la noche.

The abandoned house looks creepy at night.

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