Mocosos (en. Brats)

/moˈko.sos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Children who have a runny nose.
The kids run around the park non-stop.
Los mocosos corren por el parque sin parar.
Derogatory term for referring to annoying or immature people.
That attitude is typical of kids who don't know how to behave.
Esa actitud es típica de mocosos que no saben comportarse.

Etymology

It derives from the word 'moco', which refers to the nasal secretions of children.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kids of life
Refers to people who act childishly in adult situations.
mocosos de la vida
mucus in the nose
Expression that describes someone who is unaware of the obvious discomfort they cause.
moco en la nariz

Related Words

mucus
Viscous substance that is secreted in the nasal cavities.
moco
child
Person of short age.
niño
immature
One who has not reached adequate development.
inmaduro

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for referring to thoughtless young people.
That joke was juvenile, it made me laugh a lot.
Esa broma fue de mocosos, me hizo reír mucho.
Person who behaves foolishly.
Don't be a kid, think before you speak.
No seas un mocoso, piensa antes de hablar.