descarado
shameless, brazen, cheeky
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/des.kaˈɾa.ðo/
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Cultural Note
'Descarado' literally means 'without face' (des-cara-do), implying someone who has lost their sense of shame. It's a common criticism for people who behave with excessive boldness or lack of respect. In everyday Spanish, it can range from a mild reproach among friends to a serious insult depending on tone and context.
📝 Example Sentences
¡Qué descarado! Me mintió en la cara.
How shameless! He lied to my face.
No seas descarada, pide las cosas por favor.
Don't be cheeky, say please when you ask for things.
Es un descarado, siempre quiere todo gratis.
He's shameless, he always wants everything for free.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | descarada |
| masculine | descarado |
| feminine_plural | descaradas |
| masculine_plural | descarados |