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inappropriate
/ɪnəˈproʊpriət/
inadecuado
His comments were highly inappropriate for a professional setting.
Sus comentarios fueron altamente inadecuados para un entorno profesional.
formal
No adecuado o no apropiado para una situación, ocasión o persona específica.
Wearing jeans to a wedding is considered inappropriate.
Usar jeans a una boda se considera inapropiado.
The joke was inappropriate for children.
La broma era inapropiada para niños.
Se usa frecuentemente para describir comportamientos sociales que violan las normas aceptadas.
informal
Que no es correcto o adecuado según las normas sociales o éticas.
It is inappropriate to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
Es inapropiado interrumpir a alguien mientras habla.
En contextos menos formales, puede implicar falta de respeto o mala educación.
Colocaciones
highly inappropriatealtamente inapropiadoinappropriate behaviorcomportamiento inapropiadoinappropriate languagelenguaje inapropiado
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Consejo pro
Context Matters
Remember that what is 'inappropriate' can vary significantly by culture and setting. In Spanish, 'inadecuado' is the safest general translation, but 'indecente' might be used for morally offensive content.
Regla de oro
Formality Check
Always consider the formality of the situation. 'Inappropriate' is a formal term; in casual speech, English speakers might say 'that was weird' or 'that was wrong'.
Origen de la palabra
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'appropriatus' (fitted to, adapted). Entered English in the late 16th century.
Notas de uso
Use 'inappropriate' when something does not fit the context, tone, or social expectations. It is stronger than 'unsuitable' and often implies a social faux pas or ethical breach.
Desglose de la palabra
in-
not
prefixappropriate
suitable or proper
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