English–Spanish

“obscene” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oβsˈθeno/

Example

Ese chiste es obsceno.

That joke is obscene.

Illustration for obsceno (obscene)

How to say “obscene” in Spanish

“Obscene” in Spanish is obsceno.

Explicit sexual content or behavior judged indecent.

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

Example sentences with obsceno

No uses lenguaje obsceno en la reunión.

Do not use obscene language at the meeting.

Tips for using obsceno

  • Obsceno carries a strong moral or legal tone, so speakers often prefer milder phrases such as subido de tono or picante for risqué jokes.

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