Adjective.
/ðes.a.ɾa.ɣɾa.βle/
The word "desagradable" is used to describe something that is unpleasant, disagreeable, or not pleasing. It is commonly used in both written and spoken Spanish. Its frequency of use is moderate, and it can often be found in both everyday conversations and literature when discussing feelings, experiences, or environments.
The food at that restaurant was very unpleasant.
Su actitud hacia los demás es bastante desagradable.
His attitude towards others is quite disagreeable.
El clima hoy es particularmente desagradable.
While "desagradable" itself does not have specific idiomatic expressions, it can be part of phrases that convey the idea of discomfort or unpleasant situations. Here are some examples:
The feeling was so unpleasant that I couldn't carry on.
No me gusta hablar de temas desagradables en la cena.
I don’t like to talk about unpleasant topics at dinner.
A veces, es necesario enfrentar situaciones desagradables para crecer.
Sometimes, it's necessary to face unpleasant situations to grow.
Su olor era tan desagradable que tuvimos que salir de la habitación.
The word "desagradable" is composed of the prefix "des-" which implies negation or reversal, and the root "agradable," which means "pleasant" or "agreeable." The latter comes from the Latin "gratus," meaning "pleasing," which is the opposite of "desagradable."
Synonyms: - Molesto (annoying) - Insoportable (unbearable) - Antipático (unfriendly)
Antonyms: - Agradable (pleasant) - Grato (grateful or pleasing) - Amigable (friendly)