Spanish Conversation · Level 99
60 words
Spanish word
disgusto
Pronunciation
IPA/disˈɣusto/
Meaning
- masculine nounupset
Example
Sentí un disgusto al ver el resultado.
I felt upset when I saw the result.
More examples
Esa actitud puede causar disgusto entre los invitados.
That attitude may cause upset among the guests.
Core concept
A feeling of being offended, annoyed, or otherwise upset by something disagreeable.
Common phrases
causar disgusto
cause upset
provocar disgusto
provoke upset
Similar words
molestia: Minor everyday annoyance or irritation that causes slight bother.
fastidio: Irritation that makes a task or situation feel tedious and burdensome.
asco: Strong feeling of revulsion or intense disgust toward something offensive.
malestar: General physical discomfort or uneasy mood without a specific cause.
Definition in Spanish
Emoción de molestia o aversión que se siente ante algo desagradable o que causa enfado.
Word origin
Derived from Latin dis- 'not' and gustus 'taste', with a historical shift from 'bad taste' to a feeling of displeasure or upset.
Usage tips
- It is a false friend with English 'disgust' because Spanish disgusto frequently means mild upset, while intense physical revulsion is usually expressed with asco.