Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bastardo

Noun
/bɑːˈstɑːrdoʊ/
Definition
A term historically used to refer to a child born to parents who are not married.
Examples
  • He was labeled a bastardo by some because of his family’s history.
  • In literature, the term is often used to denote a character of questionable origins.
Meaning
In various contexts, it can also refer to something that is considered illegitimate or of inferior quality.
Synonyms
  • illegitimate child
  • out of wedlock
  • spurious