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Spanish word
escándalo
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈkandalo/
Meaning
- masculine nounuproar
Example
Se armó un escándalo en el restaurante por la discusión.
An uproar broke out in the restaurant because of the argument.
More examples
Tras las acusaciones, surgió un escándalo en los medios.
After the accusations, an uproar erupted in the media.
Core concept
A heated public scene of shouting, surprise, and visible indignation.
Common phrases
armar un escándalo
kick up a fuss
montar un escándalo
make a scene
provocar un escándalo
cause an uproar
Similar words
controversia: A public dispute where opposing opinions or positions clash and prompt debate.
polémica: A heated public controversy marked by intense criticism and widespread backlash.
alboroto: A noisy commotion of people shouting, fussing, or making a visible disturbance.
revuelo: A spreading stir or buzz as news circulates and people react with excitement or fuss.
Definition in Spanish
Alboroto o gran polémica que provoca sorpresa, indignación o atención pública.
Word origin
Ultimately from Greek scandalon, meaning a stumbling block or cause of offense, which became Latin scandalum and later Spanish escándalo with the sense of public uproar or disgrace.
Usage tips
- Escándalo is a strong word for a major public controversy or outcry, while a minor dispute typically uses words like problema or discusión.
Other meanings
- scandalnoun
- disturbancenoun
Opposites
- tranquilidadtranquilitynoun
- silenciosilencenoun
Related words
- escandalosonoisyadjective
- escandalizarspark a commotionverb
- escandalosamenteextremelyadverb