vulgar

vulgar; common

adjective bool-GAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin vulgaris (of the common people).

Also means

ordinary; colloquial

Usage Note

Vulgar in Spanish primarily means 'common' or 'ordinary' rather than 'obscene' — latín vulgar is simply 'Vulgar Latin,' the everyday speech of the Roman people. The sense of 'coarse or offensive' exists but is secondary. This is a partial false friend: English 'vulgar' leans heavily toward the crude/obscene meaning.

Examples

"Usó un lenguaje vulgar que ofendió a todos."

Natural Translation

He used vulgar language that offended everyone.

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