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    Brusco (en. Rude)

    /ˈbrus.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a rough or abrupt character or way of being.
    His response was very brusque and surprised everyone.
    Su respuesta fue muy brusca y sorprendió a todos.
    That is sudden and unexpected.
    There was a brusque change in temperature during the night.
    Hubo un brusco cambio de temperatura durante la noche.
    That behaves violently or without consideration.
    The driver made a brusque move at the wheel.
    El conductor hizo un movimiento brusco al volante.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'brusco', which means 'rough' or 'violent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brusque as a brick
    Refers to someone who is very direct or tactless.
    brusco como un ladrillo
    a brusque change
    Indicates a sudden and drastic change in a situation.
    un cambio brusco
    to act brusquely
    Means to behave abruptly or inconsiderately.
    actuar de manera brusca

    Related Words

    brusqueness
    Characteristic of being brusque.
    brusquedad
    brusquely
    In a brusque manner.
    bruscamente
    brusqueness
    Brusque attitude or behavior.
    brusquería

    Slang Meanings

    To act in an uncomfortable or unexpected way.
    That outburst was very brusque; I didn't expect him to say that.
    Esa salida fue muy brusca, no esperaba que dijera eso.
    To describe someone who lacks manners.
    He is very brusque; he doesn't know how to speak with respect.
    Es muy brusco, no sabe cómo hablar con respeto.