Adjective
/kutɾe/
"Cutre" is an informal adjective commonly used in Spain and in some Latin American countries. It describes something that appears shabby, cheap, or in poor condition. It can refer to both objects, such as clothing or places, and to people, in a derogatory way implying low standards of grooming or quality. The word is often used in spoken communication, although it can also appear in informal written contexts.
El traje que lleva puesto es muy cutre.
The suit he is wearing is very shabby.
No me gustó la decoración del restaurante; era bastante cutre.
I didn’t like the decoration of the restaurant; it was quite tacky.
"Cutre" is frequently featured in colloquial expressions, typically conveying a sense of disdain or criticism towards something that lacks quality.
Un hotel cutre donde no volvería jamás.
A shabby hotel where I would never return again.
Ese programa de televisión es muy cutre, no lo veo.
That TV show is very tacky; I don't watch it.
Su coche viejo es realmente cutre, pero le tiene cariño.
His old car is really scruffy, but he loves it.
Me parece cutre hacer una fiesta en casa sin decoración.
It seems tacky to have a party at home without any decoration.
The word "cutre" is believed to have originated from the Latin "cultrīx," which relates to a knife or cutting tool, evolving to describe carelessness in grooming or the presentation of something. It has maintained its derogatory connotation throughout its evolution in the language.
Synonyms:
- Chabacano (common)
- Barrigón (ugly)
- Pecador (shabby)
Antonyms:
- Elegante (elegant)
- Atractivo (attractive)
- Lujoso (luxurious)