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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessqualido
Pronunciation / Transliteration: skwa-li-do
"Las condiciones squalidas del edificio abandonado fueron impactantes."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of neglect.
"The squalid conditions of the abandoned building were shocking to the volunteers." - 2
Showing a lack of moral standards; sordid.
"The squalid behavior of the corrupt officials was condemned by the public."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'squalid' originates from the Latin 'squalidus', meaning 'filthy' or 'dirty', which is derived from 'squalere', meaning 'to be dirty'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, evolving to describe not only physical filth but also moral degradation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Squalid" is said worldwide
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squalide
Transliteration: skwa-lid
"Les conditions squalides de l'abri ont choqué les bénévoles."
elendig
Transliteration: e-len-dig
"Die elenden Bedingungen des verlassenen Gebäudes waren schockierend."
squallido
Transliteration: skwa-lid-o
"Le condizioni squallide dell'edificio abbandonato erano scioccanti."
squalido
Transliteration: skwa-li-do
"Las condiciones squalidas del edificio abandonado fueron impactantes."
squalido
Transliteration: skwa-li-do
"As condições squalidas do prédio abandonado foram chocantes."
गंदा
Transliteration: ganda
"परित्यक्त भवन की गंदा स्थिति चौंकाने वाली थी।"
肮脏的
Transliteration: āngzāng de
"废弃建筑的肮脏条件令人震惊。"
더러운
Transliteration: deoreoun
"버려진 건물의 더러운 상태는 충격적이었다."
不潔な
Transliteration: fuketsu na
"放棄された建物の不潔な状態は衝撃的だった。"
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