Descaro (en. Nerve)

/desˈka.ɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Attitude of shamelessness or insolence.

I can't believe the gall with which he spoke to his boss.

No puedo creer el descaro con el que habló a su jefe.

Behavior that shows a lack of shame or consideration.

The gall of asking for more time after arriving late was incredible.

El descaro de pedir más tiempo después de haber llegado tarde fue increíble.

Evident disdain for norms or rules.

His gall in breaking the rules of the game surprised everyone.

Su descaro en violar las reglas del juego sorprendió a todos.

The term 'descaro' comes from the Latin 'descarus,' which indicates a lack of modesty.

to have gall

To have the audacity or shamelessness to do something inappropriate.

tener descaro

gall in abundance

Expression indicating an excess of gall or daring.

descaro a raudales

to do something brazenly

To perform an action boldly, regardless of the consequences.

hacer algo con descaro

shamelessness

Attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of respect.

desfachatez

insolent

Showing insolence; shameless.

insolente

daring

Having the attitude of daring to do risky things.

osado

Extreme lack of respect.

That guy has a gall that is unbearable.

Ese tipo tiene un descaro que no se aguanta.

Excessive daring.

I was left speechless by his gall in asking for money again.

Me dejó con la boca abierta su descaro al pedirle dinero otra vez.