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“vulgarity” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bulɣaɾiˈðað/

Example

La vulgaridad de sus comentarios me sorprendió.

The vulgarity of their comments surprised me.

Illustration for vulgaridad (vulgarity)

How to say “vulgarity” in Spanish

“Vulgarity” in Spanish is vulgaridad.

A person making a crude joke at a formal dinner.

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

Example sentences with vulgaridad

No es aceptable exhibir vulgaridad en reuniones formales.

It is not acceptable to exhibit vulgarity in formal meetings.

Tips for using vulgaridad

  • Labeling behavior as 'vulgaridad' or calling someone 'vulgar' sounds harsh, so speakers often say 'de mal gusto' or 'poco apropiado' to soften the criticism.

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