asquear

Asquear is a Spanish verb that translates to "to disgust" or "to nauseate" in English. It is derived from the Latin word "asco," meaning disgust or loathing. The verb is commonly used to express a strong feeling of aversion or revulsion towards something or someone.

The conjugation of asquear follows the regular -ar verb pattern in Spanish. For example, in the present indicative tense, it is "yo asqueo," "tú asqueas," "él/ella/usted asquea," "nosotros/nosotras asqueamos," "vosotros/vosotras asqueáis," and "ellos/ellas/ustedes asquean." The past tense and other moods also follow standard conjugation rules.

Asquear can be used in various contexts. It can describe a physical reaction to something unpleasant, such as a bad smell or a disgusting sight. For instance, "El olor a podrido me asquea" translates to "The rotten smell disgusts me." It can also be used to express a moral or psychological aversion to something considered offensive or repulsive. For example, "La crueldad hacia los animales me asquea" means "Cruelty towards animals disgusts me."

The verb can also be used reflexively, as "asquearse," to indicate that one feels disgusted. For instance, "Me asqueo de su comportamiento" translates to "I am disgusted by his behavior." Understanding the nuances of asquear is important for comprehending and using Spanish effectively, as it conveys a strong emotional response of aversion.