Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
ultrajar
Pronunciation
IPA/ultɾaˈxaɾ/
Meaning
- verbinsult
Example
Nunca debes ultrajar a nadie.
You must never insult anyone.
More examples
Me ultrajaron en la calle.
They insulted me in the street.
Core concept
An act that grievously dishonors or humiliates someone.
Common phrases
no me ultrajes
do not insult me
ultrajar a alguien
insult someone
Similar words
insultar: Uses contemptuous words to wound someone's dignity.
ofender: Hurts someone's feelings or sensibilities through words or behavior.
humillar: Shames someone publicly, causing humiliation and loss of self-respect.
injuriar: Attacks a person's honor with statements or conduct that can be legally actionable.
Definition in Spanish
Significa ofender gravemente el honor o la dignidad de alguien, humillar o tratar con desprecio.
Word origin
Borrowed via Old French outrager from Latin ultra 'beyond', the verb conveys going beyond respect toward a person and thus desecrating their dignity.
Usage tips
- Besides personal insult, ultrajar can refer to desecration of places or objects, so context determines whether it means humiliate or desecrate.