obscene

BrE /əbˈskiːn/ AmE /əbˈskiːn/

adjective en → es

1 OFFENSIVE [attributive, predicative] B2

very rude or offensive, especially in a sexual way

obsceno, vulgar, indecente

  • an obscene gesture/word

Collocations obscene language · obscene images

  • The film contains a lot of obscene language.

    La película contiene mucho lenguaje obsceno.

2 INAPPROPRIATE [attributive, predicative] B2

not suitable or appropriate for public use, especially because it is offensive or shocking

indecente, inapropiado, escandaloso

  • an obscene act

Collocations obscene behavior · obscene content

  • The exhibition was criticized for its obscene content.

    La exposición fue criticada por su contenido obsceno.