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    Descortés (en. Rude)

    /des.kor'tes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Lacking courtesy in behavior.
    He was rude by interrupting everyone in the meeting.
    Fue descortés al interrumpir a todos en la reunión.
    Rough or poorly educated.
    The comment was rude and caused discomfort among those present.
    El comentario fue descortés y causó malestar entre los presentes.
    Acting without respect towards others.
    His rude actions made him distance himself from his friends.
    Sus acciones descorteses hicieron que se distanciara de sus amigos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'discordis', which means 'not polite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    what a way to be rude
    expression used to indicate that someone is behaving in a rude manner.
    que manera de ser descortés
    don't be rude
    a warning for someone not to act rudely.
    no seas descortés
    a rude comment
    a comment that offends or hurts someone.
    un comentario descortés

    Related Words

    courtesy
    Act of being kind and respectful.
    cortesía
    education
    Set of norms and behaviors in social coexistence.
    educación
    respect
    Consideration for others.
    respeto

    Slang Meanings

    To be rude
    That boy is rude; he is always disrespectful to elders.
    Ese chico es un maleducado, siempre es descortés con los mayores.
    To make a bad impression
    Don't make a bad impression on your friend by being rude.
    No le hagas un feo a tu amiga siendo descortés.