sucio
dirty
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈsuθjo/
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Cultural Note
Cleanliness is a point of pride in Spanish culture. Calling someone's house sucia would be a serious insult. The expression 'juego sucio' means foul play or cheating, while 'dinero sucio' means dirty money. In the home context, letting dishes or laundry pile up is considered lazy and is a common friction point for cohabiting couples.
📝 Example Sentences
La cocina está sucia, hay que limpiarla.
The kitchen is dirty, we need to clean it.
Pon la ropa sucia en el cesto.
Put the dirty clothes in the hamper.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | sucia |
| masculine | sucio |
| feminine_plural | sucias |
| masculine_plural | sucios |