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scum in Spanish

scum in Spanish is escoria, telilla, verdín — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

scum in Spanish

escoria
noun
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
telilla
noun
The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
verdín
noun
The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
escoria
noun
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
canalla
noun
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
gentuza
noun
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

What does "scum" mean?

  1. noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
    "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond."
  2. noun A thoroughly contemptible or worthless person, or such people collectively.
    "The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth.""
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scum in a sentence

  • Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond.
  • The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth."

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What is "scum" in Spanish?

"scum" in Spanish is escoria, telilla, verdín. scum means: A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

How do you use "scum" in a sentence?

Example: "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond." In Spanish, "scum" is escoria, telilla, verdín.

Are there other ways to say "scum" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "scum": escoria, telilla, verdín, canalla, gentuza.

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