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“dreary” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desaŋxeˈlaðo/

Example

La oficina está desangelada.

The office is dreary.

Illustration for desangelado (dreary)

How to say “dreary” in Spanish

“Dreary” in Spanish is desangelado.

Empty office with harsh fluorescent lights and no personal touches.

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

Example sentences with desangelado

El barrio parecía desangelado por la falta de tiendas.

The neighborhood seemed dreary because of the lack of shops.

Tips for using desangelado

  • Commonly applied to rooms, buildings, or atmospheres, and when used of a person it conveys a harsh judgment of coldness so speakers often say poco acogedor or sin encanto to soften the tone.

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