Meanings (ES + gloss)
semilloso
Literal senses:
Pomegranates are as seedy as any fruit you are likely to see.
de mala fama • de mala muerte • desacreditado • indecente • mugriento
Inferior in condition or quality.
Sleazy city / Seedy films / Breathing so heavy / Next to my neighbour / Let’s get acquainted
The healing power of alcohol / Only works on scrapes and nicks / And not on girls in seedy bars / Who drown themselves in it
desgreñado • desorganizado • despelotado
Inferior in condition or quality.
Besides the broad-brimmed hat, he was distinguished by a spotted tie, a pair of seedy check trousers rather baggy in the seat, and a cut-away coat, much too tight for him.
His seedy, dirt-smudged visage caused her to look at him askance.
endeble
Inferior in condition or quality.
With her aching back and pronounced limp, she was feeling particularly seedy today.
con resaca • resacoso
Inferior in condition or quality.
After last night’s party we were all feeling pretty seedy.
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