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    Grosería (en. Profanity)

    [gɾoseˈɾia]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act or statement that offends sensitivity or good manners.
    His comment was an obscenity that surprised everyone.
    Su comentario fue una grosería que sorprendió a todos.
    Word or phrase that is offensive.
    You shouldn't use that obscenity in a formal conversation.
    No deberías usar esa grosería en una conversación formal.
    Lack of respect in conduct or in words.
    The obscenity in her tone showed her lack of education.
    La grosería en su tono mostró su falta de educación.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'grosero', which means 'vulgar' or 'coarse', derived from Latin 'grossus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    one cannot say an obscenity
    Expression indicating that something is inappropriate to comment on.
    no se puede decir una grosería
    to commit an obscenity
    To perform an act that offends others.
    cometer una grosería
    verbal obscenity
    Use of offensive or inappropriate language.
    grosería verbal

    Related Words

    vulgar
    That shows or makes an obscenity.
    grosero
    vulgarly
    In a rude or vulgar manner.
    groseramente
    vulgarity
    Quality of being vulgar or obscene.
    vulgaridad

    Slang Meanings

    Insult or derogatory term.
    That word is just an obscenity; it's not worth using.
    Esa palabra es solo una grosería, no vale la pena usarla.
    Casual expression in informal situations.
    At the party, everyone was using obscenities and laughing together.
    En la fiesta, todos usaban groserías y se reían juntos.