foul

• Describe algo ofensivo, repugnante o desagradable para los sentidos, especialmente el olfato o el gusto; también puede referirse a algo sucio, grosero o de mala reputación.

Describes something that is offensive, disgusting, or unpleasant to the senses, especially smell or taste.

1. Disgusting or offensiveB1formal

   Extremely unpleasant to the senses, especially smell or taste.

   repugnante, asqueroso

   • The garbage left a foul odor in the kitchen.
   • He made a foul remark that offended everyone.
   • The water tasted foul and was undrinkable.

   Sinónimosdisgustingfetidloathsomenauseatingoffensiveputridrankrepulsiverevoltingsickeningstinkingvile

   Antónimoscleanfragrantfreshpuresweetwholesome

2. Unfair or against the rulesB1formal

   Contrary to accepted rules or standards, especially in sports.

   Antirreglamentario

   • The referee called a foul play during the match.
   • He was penalized for a foul tackle.
   • That was a foul move in the game.

   Sinónimoscheatingillegalimproperunfairunsportsmanlike

   Antónimoscleanfairlegal

3. Very bad or unpleasantB2informal

   Used informally to describe something of very poor quality or extremely unpleasant.

   muy malo o desagradable

   • The weather has been foul all week.
   • She was in a foul mood after the argument.
   • The movie was absolutely foul; I walked out after 20 minutes.

   Sinónimosabysmalatrociousawfuldreadfulhorriblelousyrottenterrible

   Antónimosdelightfulexcellentgreatwonderful

• Sustantivo que designa una acción que infringe las reglas de un deporte o juego, o algo moralmente ofensivo o repugnante.

A noun referring to an act that is against the rules of a sport or game, or something that is morally offensive or disgusting.

1. Illegal action in sportsA2formalsport

   An action that breaks the rules of a sport, often resulting in a penalty.

   Falta en deportes

   • The referee called a foul on the defender.
   • He committed a foul by pushing the opponent.
   • The player received a yellow card for a dangerous foul.

   Sinónimosbreachinfractioninfringementoffensetransgressionviolation

2. Unfair or dishonest actB2informal

   An action that is morally wrong or unfair.

   Falta o acción deshonesta

   • The politician was accused of fouls in the election campaign.
   • She considered his betrayal a foul against their friendship.
   • The company committed a foul by manipulating the data.

   Sinónimosdishonestyinjusticemisdeedoffensetransgressionunfairnessviolationwrong

   Antónimosequityfairnesshonestyintegrityjusticeproprietyrighteousnessvirtue

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de ensuciar, manchar o contaminar algo, o, en el deporte, cometer una falta contra un oponente.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something dirty, polluted, or impure, or in sports, committing an illegal action against an opponent.

1. Commit a foul in sportsB1formalsport

   To break the rules of a game by making an illegal move or contact.

   Cometer una falta

   • The player fouled his opponent during the match.
   • He was penalized for fouling the striker in the penalty area.
   • The referee called a foul when the defender fouled the attacker.

2. Make dirty or polluteB2formal

   To make something dirty, impure, or contaminated.

   Ensuciar o contaminar

   • The factory's waste fouled the river.
   • Oil spills can foul the ocean for years.
   • The smoke from the fire fouled the air in the entire valley.

   Sinónimosbefoulbegrimebesmirchcontaminatedefilepollutesmearsoilstaintarnish

   Antónimosclarifycleanpurify

3. Entangle or obstructB2formal

   To cause something to become tangled or blocked.

   Enredar u obstruir

   • The fishing line fouled around the propeller.
   • Debris fouled the engine, causing it to stop.
   • The rope fouled the anchor, preventing it from dropping.

   Sinónimosblockcatchclogentanglejamobstructsnarltangle

   Antónimosclearfreeunblock

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