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No. 14,428 in Spanish

vulgar

Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.

In a sentence

  • Ese comentario fue muy vulgar.

    That comment was very vulgar.

    Here, 'vulgar' describes a comment that is considered crude or offensive in nature.

  • En el pasado, esta palabra tenía un significado más vulgar.

    In the past, this word had a more common meaning.

    The word 'vulgar' is employed in its historical sense, implying something common or pertaining to the general populace.

  • El gusto por la moda de esa época era bastante vulgar.

    The fashion taste of that era was rather unrefined.

    In this context, 'vulgar' suggests a lack of sophistication or refinement, particularly regarding taste.

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