tawdry in Spanish
tawdry in Spanish is chabacano, charro, hortera — tawdry means cheap-looking and showy; gaudy in a low-quality way.
tawdry in Spanish
chabacano
(of clothing, appearance, etc.) Cheap and gaudy; showy.
charro
(of clothing, appearance, etc.) Cheap and gaudy; showy.
hortera
(of clothing, appearance, etc.) Cheap and gaudy; showy.
What does "tawdry" mean?
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adj Cheap-looking and showy; gaudy in a low-quality way.
"She wore a tawdry sequined dress that looked better from a distance."
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adj Sordid or morally shabby, describing behaviour or a situation.
"The tabloids dug up every tawdry detail of the affair."
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tawdry in a sentence
- She wore a tawdry sequined dress that looked better from a distance.
- The motel room was decorated with tawdry plastic ornaments.
- The tabloids dug up every tawdry detail of the affair.
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What is "tawdry" in Spanish?
"tawdry" in Spanish is chabacano, charro, hortera. tawdry means: Cheap-looking and showy; gaudy in a low-quality way.
How do you use "tawdry" in a sentence?
Example: "She wore a tawdry sequined dress that looked better from a distance." In Spanish, "tawdry" is chabacano, charro, hortera.
Are there other ways to say "tawdry" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "tawdry": chabacano, charro, hortera.
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