Burdo (en. Coarse)

/ˈbuɾ.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is vulgar or unrefined.
That comment was very crude and offensive.
Ese comentario fue muy burdo y ofensivo.
Used to describe something poorly done or lacking skill.
His attempt at crafting was clumsy.
Su intento de hacer la manualidad fue burdo.
Indicates clumsiness or lack of subtlety in expression.
His way of speaking is crude and uncivilized.
Su forma de hablar es burda y poco educada.

Etymology

From Latin 'burdus', meaning 'coarse' or 'rude'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a crude joke
a vulgar or bad taste joke.
un chiste burdo
crude manner
a rough or rude way of acting.
manera burda

Related Words

mock
To make fun of someone in a crude way.
burlarse
mockery
The act of mocking or making a satire.
burla

Slang Meanings

A heavy or bad taste joke.
That joke was crude; it didn't make me laugh.
Ese chiste fue burdo, no me hizo gracia.
A clumsy attempt to impress.
His way of flirting was so crude that it was obvious.
Su manera de ligar era tan burda que era evidente.