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    Brusca (en. Abrupt)

    /ˈbrus.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Behaving in a rustic and uncouth manner.
    Her response was so brusque that everyone fell silent.
    Su respuesta fue tan brusca que todos se quedaron en silencio.
    Sudden or unexpected movement.
    The sudden stop of the car caught the passengers by surprise.
    La brusca detención del coche tomó por sorpresa a los pasajeros.
    Sudden change in attitude or behavior.
    After the argument, his demeanor was brusque and cold.
    Después de la discusión, su actitud fue brusca y fría.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'brusca', meaning 'rough' or 'harsh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brusque farewell
    An abrupt and unkind farewell.
    brusca despedida
    brusque response
    A response that lacks courtesy or delicacy.
    respuesta brusca
    abrupt change
    A change that occurs suddenly.
    cambio brusco

    Related Words

    brusqueness
    Quality of being brusque.
    brusquedad
    brusque
    Synonym that describes the same, although it can refer to something more general.
    brusco

    Slang Meanings

    Disparaging or aggressive attitude in a colloquial context.
    When I asked him, his tone was so brusque that I thought he was angry.
    Cuando le pregunté, su tono fue tan brusco que pensé que estaba enfadado.
    Unexpected and negative reaction in a conversation.
    That comment brought out the brusque side of his personality.
    Ese comentario le sacó la parte más brusca de su personalidad.