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disgust and Spanish disgusto
In English
disgust
a strong feeling of revulsion
In Spanish
disgusto
enojo, malestar
Spanish "disgusto" means: annoyance / upset
Why they get mixed up Spanish "disgusto" is a mild discomfort or annoyance, like a minor setback. English "disgust" is revulsion or intense repulsion toward something unpleasant. The emotional intensity is much stronger in English.
If you want to say...
- disgustasco
- displeasuredisgusto (molestia)
- disgustingasqueroso
Examples
She looked at the mess in disgust.
Miró el desorden con asco.
The smell filled me with disgust.
El olor me dio mucho asco.
He turned away in disgust.
Se dio la vuelta con asco.
The politician's remarks caused disgust.
Los comentarios del político causaron repulsión.
Common mistakes in Spanish
Incorrect: Tuve un disgusto al ver la comida podrida.
Correct: Me dio asco ver la comida podrida.
Disgusto means annoyance or displeasure. For strong revulsion, use asco.
Incorrect: Me da mucho disgusto la cucaracha.
Correct: Me da mucho asco la cucaracha.
Use asco or repugnancia for disgust.
Phrases you will hear
- in disgustcon asco
- fill someone with disgustllenar de repugnancia
- a disgusting smellun olor asqueroso
- express disgustexpresar asco
- annoyancemolestia
- displeasuredisgusto
In a conversation
- A:
She looked at the mess in disgust.
Miró el desorden con asco.
- B:
It smells disgusting.
Huele asqueroso.
- A:
Are you upset?
¿Estás molesto?
- B:
I'm not upset. I'm just disgusted.
No estoy molesto. Solo tengo asco.
Test yourself
"A look of disgust" is a look of...
To remember it
Disgust = revulsion. A minor annoyance (Spanish "disgusto") = annoyance/upset.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spanish "disgusto" mean?
Spanish "disgusto" means "annoyance / upset". It looks like the English "disgust", which is exactly why it gets confused, but "disgust" means "a strong feeling of revulsion".
Does English "disgust" mean the same as Spanish "disgusto"?
Spanish "disgusto" is a mild discomfort or annoyance, like a minor setback. English "disgust" is revulsion or intense repulsion toward something unpleasant. The emotional intensity is much stronger in English.