cursi
cheesy, corny, overly sentimental
Pronunciation
/ˈkuɾ.si/
Cultural Note
'Cursi' is a distinctly Spanish concept with no perfect English equivalent — it describes someone or something that's overly sentimental, pretentious, or trying too hard to be elegant. In romance, calling something 'cursi' is a playful criticism of excessive sentimentality. Interestingly, many Spanish speakers will preface a romantic statement with 'sé que es cursi, pero...' as a self-aware disclaimer.
📝 Example Sentences
No seas cursi, que me da vergüenza.
Don't be cheesy, it embarrasses me.
Le escribió un mensaje tan cursi que me dio risa.
He wrote her such a corny message it made me laugh.
Sé que suena cursi, pero te quiero con toda mi alma.
I know it sounds cheesy, but I love you with all my soul.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | cursi |
| masculine | cursi |
| feminine_plural | cursis |
| masculine_plural | cursis |