Arisca (en. Surly)

/aˈriska/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to a person with a rough or hostile character.
Despite her rough appearance, she is very kind deep down.
A pesar de su apariencia arisca, en el fondo es muy amable.
Who shows resistance or distrust towards others.
The cat is aloof with strangers.
La gata es arisca con los extraños.
Describing behavior: that is unfriendly or aggressive.
Her rough attitude drove away many friends.
Su actitud arisca alejó a muchos amigos.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin term 'ariscus', meaning rough or coarse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

difficult person
Someone who is difficult to deal with.
persona arisca
rough attitude
A way of behaving that is distant or aggressive.
actitud arisca

Related Words

arisco
Describing a person: who is rough or unsociable.
arisco
distrustful
Who does not trust others.
desconfiado

Slang Meanings

Difficult person to deal with.
The boss is very rough with his employees.
El jefe es muy arisco con sus empleados.
Someone who does not let others get close easily.
That person is aloof; they do not like to socialize.
Esa persona es arisca, no le gusta socializar.