Granujas (en. Rascals)
/ɡɾaˈnuxa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Playful or mischievous person.
The class rascals are always playing pranks.
Los granujas de la clase siempre están haciendo travesuras.
Mischievous boy who causes small annoyances.
That rascal took my snack.
Ese granuja se ha llevado mi bocadillo.
Clever or resourceful individual.
He is a rascal in business, always finding a way to get ahead.
Es un granuja en los negocios, siempre encuentra la forma de salir adelante.
Etymology
From Old Spanish 'granuja', which is related to mischief or slight wickedness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to act like a rascal
To behave in a mischievous or clever way.
hacer el granuja
to be a rascal
To be an individual who is always meddling or bothering.
ser un granuja
class rascal
The child who constantly causes trouble or plays pranks at school.
granuja de la clase
Related Words
rogue
Describes a clever person who acts mischievously or dishonestly.
pícaro
mischievous
Prone to playing tricks or disobedient behaviors.
travieso
scamp
A person who engages in illegal or unethical acts.
malandrín
Slang Meanings
Young person who causes minor troubles.
That rascal can't stop getting into trouble.
Ese granuja no deja de meterse en líos.
Phrase to refer to someone who is cunning.
He is a rascal; he knows how to get his way.
Es un granuja, sabe cómo salirse con la suya.