Spanish Conversation · Level 163
30 words
Spanish word
inculto
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋˈkulto/
Meaning
- adjectiveuncultured
Example
Su comentario fue inculto.
His comment was uncultured.
More examples
En la reunión se mostró inculto.
At the meeting he appeared uncultured.
Core concept
A dusty, empty bookshelf.
Common phrases
comentario inculto
uncultured remark
comportamiento inculto
ill-mannered behavior
lenguaje inculto
crude language
Similar words
ignorante: Deficient factual knowledge or schooling leading to uninformed views.
grosero: Speaks or acts rudely, disregarding polite etiquette.
burdo: Coarse, unpolished manner or speech that lacks finesse.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para calificar a alguien por falta de formación cultural, gustos refinados o educación en el trato.
Word origin
From Latin incultus 'uncultivated' (in- 'not' + cultus 'cultivated'), the agricultural image of unworked land shifts to describe a person who lacks cultural formation, refined tastes, or social polish.
Usage tips
- Spanish inculto typically criticizes lack of cultural formation or refined taste rather than mere ignorance or rudeness, and speakers often use poco culto to soften the remark in polite contexts.