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    Hosco (en. Surly)

    [os.ko]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a severe and unfriendly appearance or behavior.
    The sullen individual did not respond to the greetings of others.
    El hosco individuo no respondía a los saludos de los demás.
    That denotes displeasure or bad mood.
    He arrived with a sullen attitude that made everyone uncomfortable.
    Se presentó con una actitud hosca que incomodó a todos.
    Said of a place that is inhospitable and unwelcoming.
    The path was sullen and dangerous, full of obstacles.
    El camino era hosco y peligroso, lleno de obstáculos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'hoscus', which means hard or rough.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be sullen
    To behave in a serious or unsociable manner.
    andar hosco
    sullen look
    A look that denotes displeasure or anger.
    mirada hosca
    to create a sullen atmosphere
    To generate a tense or uncomfortable atmosphere.
    crear un ambiente hosco

    Related Words

    ill-tempered
    That is often in a bad mood.
    malhumorado
    severe
    That is rigorous or strict.
    severo
    unfriendly
    That shows a lack of kindness or friendship.
    inamistoso

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is always in a bad mood.
    Don't talk to him today, he's really sullen.
    No le hables hoy, está súper hosco.
    Someone who is difficult to deal with.
    The new boss is very sullen, it's better to avoid arguing with him.
    El nuevo jefe es muy hosco, mejor evita discutir con él.