Desabrido

Desabrido (Spanish) describes something that is lacking in flavor, interest, or charm; it's bland, insipid, and unappetizing, often used to depict food, conversations, or even people. It conveys a sense of dullness, flatness, and a general absence of excitement or enjoyment. Think of food that is under-seasoned, a party with no energy, or a person who's consistently unpleasant or uninspiring. The word highlights a disappointing lack of positive qualities. This lack of something desirable can be applied to anything, food, a location or someone's general aura.

Desabrido meaning with examples

• La sopa estaba completamente *desabrida*; necesitaba mucha sal y especias. (The soup was completely *bland*; it needed a lot of salt and spices.)
• La película fue *desabrida* y aburrida, sin ningún giro emocionante. (The movie was *dull* and boring, without any exciting twists.)
• Su actitud *desabrida* arruinó la atmósfera de la fiesta. (Her *unpleasant* attitude ruined the atmosphere of the party.)
• El pan desabrido no me apetecía, prefería algo con más sabor. (The *flavorless* bread didn't appeal to me, I preferred something with more taste.)
• La conversación fue *desabrida* y carecía de cualquier chispa. (The conversation was *uninteresting* and lacked any spark.)