Sucio
Example: El perro está sucio después de jugar en el barro.
Definition
"Sucio" describes something that is dirty or unclean, often covered with dirt, grime, or stains. It can refer to physical objects, places, or even abstract concepts like language or behavior. For example, "El perro está sucio después de jugar en el barro" means the dog is dirty after playing in the mud.
Etymology
The word "sucio" comes from the Latin word 'sucius,' which means dirty or filthy. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe anything unclean or soiled. Did you know? The root relates closely to words in other Romance languages that also denote dirt or messiness.
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"Sucio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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