vulgar

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BrE /ˈvʌlɡər/ AmE /ˈvʌlɡər/

adjective en → es

1 CRUDE/COARSE [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to or containing rude and unpleasant language that is not acceptable in polite society

vulgar, obsceno, soez

  • be vulgar

Collocations vulgar language · a vulgar joke

  • He used some very vulgar language.

    Usó un lenguaje muy vulgar.

2 LOW-CLASS [attributive / predicative] B1

not having good manners or behaviour; rude and unpleasant

vulgar, grosero, mal educado

  • be vulgar

Collocations a vulgar person · vulgar behaviour

  • She was a vulgar and unpleasant woman.

    Era una mujer vulgar y desagradable.

1 COMMON [attributive / predicative] B2

(old-fashioned) relating to ordinary people or everyday life; not special or unusual

vulgar, común, corriente

  • be vulgar

Collocations a vulgar person · vulgar tastes

  • He was a man of vulgar tastes.

    Era un hombre de gustos vulgares.

2 BASE [attributive / predicative] C1

(old-fashioned) relating to the lowest social class; not educated or refined

vulgar, plebeyo, de clase baja

  • be vulgar

Collocations a vulgar person · vulgar manners

  • She was a woman of the lowest vulgar class.

    Era una mujer de la más baja clase vulgar.