Mocoso (en. Brat)

/moˈkoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A child or young person who is considered immature or behaves indulgently.
The brat wouldn't stop crying when they took away the toy.
El mocoso no paraba de llorar cuando le quitaron el juguete.
A derogatory term to refer to someone who is very whiny or crybaby.
Don't be a brat and accept that you lost.
No seas mocoso y acepta que perdiste.

Etymology

Derived from 'moco', which refers to nasal fluid, generally in relation to childhood.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mommy's little brat
It refers to a child who is excessively dependent on their mother.
mocoso de mamá
to be a brat
To act in an immature or whiny manner.
ser un mocoso
don't be a brat
A phrase to ask someone not to act in a whiny way.
no seas mocoso

Related Words

mucus
Nasal fluid that accumulates in the nose.
moco
nasal discharge
Action of expelling mucus through the nose.
moqueo
infant
Child in their early years of life.
infante

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to someone who acts immaturely.
You're a brat; you can't always complain.
Eres un mocoso, no puedes siempre quejarte.
Term for someone who cries a lot in situations that do not require it.
Stop being a brat and face reality.
Deja de ser un mocoso y enfrenta la realidad.