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    Pedruscos (en. Boulders)

    /peˈðɾuskos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large stones that are difficult to move.
    The boulders on the road made it hard for the vehicle to pass.
    Los pedruscos en el camino dificultaron el paso del vehículo.
    Stones found in nature, usually unpolished.
    The mountain was full of loose stones.
    La montaña estaba llena de pedruscos sueltos.
    Colloquial term for referring to large stones or rocks.
    I hope a boulder doesn’t fall on me from the top.
    Espero que no me caiga un pedrusco de la cima.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Spanish 'pedra', which means stone, and the augmentative suffix '-usco'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw stones
    To do something recklessly or harmfully.
    lanzar pedruscos
    it's not just any rock
    It refers to something that is not simple or has special value.
    no es un pedrusco cualquiera
    rocks in sight
    Indicates the presence of obstacles or problems.
    pedruscos a la vista

    Related Words

    stone
    Solid mineral element, can be of various sizes.
    piedra
    rock
    A set of minerals or elements in a natural state.
    roca

    Slang Meanings

    High or heavy quotation.
    That car is a boulder, it's worth a lot of money!
    Ese coche es un pedrusco, ¡vale mucho dinero!
    Problem or setback.
    I encountered a problem at work and can't finish the project.
    Me surgió un pedrusco en el trabajo y no puedo terminar el proyecto.