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    Gruñón (en. Grumpy)

    /ɡruˈɲon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who tends to be in a bad mood and complain.
    Grandpa is very grumpy; he always protests about everything.
    El abuelo es muy gruñón, siempre está protestando por todo.
    An individual who shows little enthusiasm and many criticisms.
    Don't invite Luis; he's always the grump of the group.
    No invites a Luis, siempre es el gruñón del grupo.
    Someone who complains constantly.
    I can't stand grumps; I prefer to surround myself with positive people.
    No soporto a los gruñones, prefiero rodearme de gente positiva.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'gruñir', which means to make a sound of complaint or protest.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be grumpy
    To show a continuous complaining attitude.
    estar de gruñón
    not to be a grump
    Not to complain or show disagreement repeatedly.
    no ser un gruñón
    professional grump
    A person who constantly complains, as if it were their job.
    gruñón de profesión

    Related Words

    growl
    The sound emitted by a person or animal when complaining.
    gruñido
    to grunt
    To emit a low and continuous sound of complaint or discontent.
    gruñir
    bad mood
    A mood characterized by irritability and grumpiness.
    malhumor

    Slang Meanings

    Grumpy
    He always arrives at the office with a grumpy face.
    Siempre llega a la oficina con cara de gruñón.
    Complainer
    That person is a complainer; they are never happy.
    Esa persona es un quejica, nunca está contenta.