Craso (en. Crass)

/ˈkɾaso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that has a lot of fat or is very thick.
The crass bacon is not recommended for a healthy diet.
El tocino craso no es recomendable para una dieta saludable.
It is used to describe a serious mistake or a recklessness.
He made a gross mistake by not preparing the presentation on time.
Cometió un error craso al no preparar la presentación a tiempo.
Sometimes refers to a person who is clumsy or unrefined.
His behavior was so crass that everyone was left in shock.
Su comportamiento fue tan craso que todos quedaron en shock.

Etymology

From Latin 'crassus', meaning thick or dense.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gross error
A very serious or obvious mistake.
craso error
gross act
An action that is excessive or inappropriate.
craso acto

Related Words

rawness
Quality of being raw or unrefined.
crudeza
brusqueness
Quality of being blunt or undelicate in manners.
brusquedad

Slang Meanings

Something that is excessive or exaggerated.
That party was crass; there was too much food and drink.
Esa fiesta fue crasa, había demasiada comida y bebida.
A comment or action that is too rude.
Don't make a crass comment in a formal meeting.
No hagas un comentario craso en una reunión formal.