Groseros (en. Rude)

ɡɾoˈseɾos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who show a lack of education or bad manners.
His rude behavior at dinner was very inappropriate.
Su comportamiento grosero en la cena fue muy inapropiado.
Words or expressions that are unrefined.
He used rude language during the discussion.
Usó un lenguaje grosero durante la discusión.

Etymology

From Latin 'grossarius', which means 'rude, coarse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a rude comment
To make an inappropriate or discourteous comment.
hacer un comentario grosero
to act rudely
To behave without respect or manners.
actuar de manera grosera

Related Words

rudeness
Rude action or remark.
grosería
vulgarity
Lack of refinement or culture in language or behavior.
vulgaridad
ill-mannered
A person who lacks education or good manners.
maleducado

Slang Meanings

A person who has no manners in social situations.
That guy is rude; he doesn't know how to behave in public.
Ese tipo es un grosero, no sabe comportarse en público.
A comment or joke in poor taste.
That was a rude joke that I shouldn't have made.
Esa fue una broma grosera que no debería haber hecho.