grotesque
US /ɡroʊˈtesk/
UK /ɡroʊˈtesk/
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grotesco, feo, distorsionado
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
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The gargoyles on the old cathedral were truly grotesque.
Las gárgolas de la antigua catedral eran verdaderamente grotescas.
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His face was contorted into a grotesque mask of pain.
Su rostro se contorsionó en una máscara grotesca de dolor.
1.
grotesco, figura distorsionada
a comically or repulsively distorted figure, creature, or thing
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The artist specialized in drawing grotesques that were both disturbing and fascinating.
El artista se especializó en dibujar grotescos que eran a la vez inquietantes y fascinantes.
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The play featured a series of bizarre and unsettling grotesques.
La obra presentaba una serie de grotescos extraños e inquietantes.