el cutre

Word: cutre

Meaning in English:

1. Shabby, scruffy, or shabby-looking: The word "cutre" is commonly used in Spanish to describe something or someone that looks cheap, poorly maintained, or untidy. It implies a lack of quality or care.

2. Cheap or stingy: It can also refer to a person who is very frugal or stingy in a negative way, like someone who is unwilling to spend money or shares very little.

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Parts / Etymology:

"Cutre" is a colloquial Spanish adjective, mostly used informally. The origin is unclear, but it has become a common slang term in Spain to imply poor quality or unkempt condition.

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Synonyms:

• For shabby/poor quality:

  • "destartalado" (dilapidated)
  • "miserable" (miserable in quality)
  • "gandul" (sloppy, though more for people)

• For stingy (person):

  • "tacaño" (stingy)
  • "agarrado" (tight-fisted)

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Antonyms:

• For shabby/cheap:

  • "elegante" (elegant)
  • "lujoso" (luxurious)

• For stingy:

  • "generoso" (generous)
  • "dadivoso" (giving)

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Example sentences:

• "Este sofá es muy cutre, necesitan comprar uno nuevo."
  ("This sofa is very shabby; they need to buy a new one.")

• "No seas tan cutre y paga tu parte."
  ("Don't be so stingy and pay your share.")