Grosera (en. Rude)
/ɡɾoˈseɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having rudeness or lack of delicacy.
His comment was rude and inappropriate.
Su comentario fue grosero e inapropiado.
Lacking class or refinement.
That behavior was very rude for a formal event.
Aquel comportamiento era muy grosero para un evento formal.
That is coarse or vulgar.
The treatment he received was very rude; he didn't expect it.
El trato que recibió fue muy grosero, no se lo esperaba.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'grossarius', which means 'coarse' or 'rude'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not to be rude
Not to be impolite or uncivil.
no ser grosero
to speak in a rude manner
To use vulgar or inappropriate language.
hablar de manera grosera
to act in a rude way
To behave with disrespect towards others.
actuar de forma grosera
Related Words
rudeness
Lack of courtesy or education in behavior.
grosería
rudeness
Attitude that shows lack of respect.
rudeza
coarseness
Quality of what is coarse or rough.
tosquedad
Slang Meanings
A term used to describe someone who behaves inappropriately.
That guy is very rude when he talks to women.
Ese tipo es muy grosero cuando habla con las mujeres.
Used to refer to an offensive comment in informal conversations.
Don't be rude with your jokes; they are inappropriate.
No seas grosera con tus bromas, están fuera de lugar.