Sucio describes something dirty, such as a cup with traces of coffee.

The idea

Agree the adjective with the noun: la taza está sucia; los platos están sucios.

Examples

  • La taza está sucia; voy a lavarla.The cup is dirty; I am going to wash it.
  • El suelo está sucio después de la lluvia.The floor is dirty after the rain.
  • Los platos sucios están en la cocina.The dirty plates are in the kitchen.
  • Mis manos están sucias de pintura.My hands are dirty with paint.
  • ¿Está sucia esta camisa?Is this shirt dirty?
  • Deja los zapatos sucios junto a la puerta.Leave the dirty shoes next to the door.

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Watch out

Sucio contrasts with limpio; estar commonly describes the current condition.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the form agreeing with taza: La taza está ___. (sucia / sucio)

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    sucia

    Sucia agrees with the feminine singular noun taza.

  2. Choose the form agreeing with platos: Los platos están ___. (sucios / sucias)

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    sucios

    Sucios agrees with the masculine plural noun platos.

  3. Choose the word for a cup needing to be washed: La taza tiene restos de café y hay que lavarla: está ___. (sucia / limpia)

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    sucia

    Sucia describes the cup that needs washing; limpia means clean.

Use it today

Describe dirty hands and explain where you put shoes that need cleaning.