Spanish Word · Intermediate

ordinariez

vulgarity, profanity

Pronunciation: /oɾdinaˈɾjeθ/

Meaning

vulgarity, profanity

Example

No se habló de esa ordinariez del 21% del IVA al cine, al teatro o a la danza, aunque sí afirmó que “el talento hay que pagarlo” en clara referencia a la piratería.

He made no mention of the vulgarity of the 21% VAT on cinema, theater, or dance, although he did state that “talent must be paid for” in a clear reference to piracy.

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