English–Spanish
“dirty” in Spanish
How to say “dirty” in Spanish
“Dirty” in Spanish is sucio.
Hands smeared with grease and grime.
Example sentences with sucio
Después de jugar, las manos están sucias.
After playing, their hands are soiled.
Tips for using sucio
- Ser sucio conveys habitual or character-related dirtiness, while estar sucio indicates temporary physical dirt, so the choice of verb changes how strong the claim sounds.
Other Spanish words for “dirty”
¡No manches la mesa!
Don't dirty the table!