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Feo: ugly

feo

Pronunciation: FEH-oh (stress the capital letters)

Feo means “ugly” in English.

Quick answer

  • Meaning: ugly
  • How to say it: FEH-oh
  • Forms: feo, fea, feos, feas
  • Level: Beginner (A1)

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What “feo” means and how to use it

Feo means “ugly.” It can also describe something unpleasant, like bad weather.

Forms of “feo”

DescribesSingularPlural
Masculinefeofeos
Femininefeafeas

Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.

Examples with audio

  • El edificio es feo, pero cómodo.The building is ugly, but comfortable.
  • Hace un tiempo feo hoy.The weather is nasty today.
  • No es feo, es diferente.It is not ugly, it is different.

Usage tip

Feo can sound harsh about people, so many speakers soften it: “no es muy bonito.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “ugly” in Spanish?

“ugly” in Spanish is “feo.” It is pronounced FEH-oh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “feo”?

Say FEH-oh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.

How does “feo” change for feminine and plural?

The forms are “feo,” “fea,” “feos,” and “feas.”

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