Bruto (en. Rough)

/ˈbɾuto/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
It is said of a person who is not very intelligent or has coarse behaviors.
He is a fool because he never understands anything.
Es un bruto porque nunca entiende nada.
It refers to an animal that acts without intelligence.
The donkey is a fool that often does not follow instructions.
El burro es un bruto que a menudo no sigue instrucciones.
It designates something that has not been refined or lacks subtlety.
That material is raw and needs to be processed.
Ese material es bruto y necesita ser procesado.

Etymology

From Latin 'brutus', which means 'heavy' or 'foolish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clumsily
In a coarse or unrefined manner.
a lo bruto
to be a fool
To describe someone as not very intelligent.
ser un bruto
to do something clumsily
To perform an action carelessly or brutally.
hacer algo a lo bruto

Related Words

brutal
That is extremely hard or harsh.
brutal
brutality
Quality of being brutal; wild or aggressive behavior.
brutalidad
brutism
Gestures or manners typical of foolish people.
brutismo

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe someone who is very strong physically.
That guy is strong; he can lift weights like no one else.
Ese tipo es bruto, puede levantar pesas como nadie.
It refers to someone who acts without thinking.
Don't be a fool; think before you act.
No seas bruto, piensa antes de actuar.