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ugly duckling in Spanish

ugly duckling in Spanish is patito feo, patita fea.

ugly duckling in Spanish

patito feo

noun

(idiomatic) A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful or handsome as they mature.

patita fea

noun

(idiomatic) A young person who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful or handsome as they mature.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "ugly duckling" in Spanish?

"ugly duckling" in Spanish is patito feo, patita fea.

Are there other ways to say "ugly duckling" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "ugly duckling": patito feo, patita fea.

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