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“rancid” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈranθjo/

Example

El aceite está rancio.

The oil is rancid.

Illustration for rancio (rancid)

How to say “rancid” in Spanish

“Rancid” in Spanish is rancio.

Stale cooking oil with a sharp sour smell and bitter aftertaste.

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

Example sentences with rancio

El queso está rancio.

The cheese is rancid.

Tips for using rancio

  • Food is usually described with estar rancio, while applying rancio to a person or an idea conveys criticism or an old-fashioned, negative sense.

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