Rancio (en. Rancid)

/ˈranθjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to food that has lost its freshness and quality.

The oil was rancid and could not be used for cooking.

El aceite estaba rancio y no se podía usar para cocinar.

Said of a person or thing that is outdated or has an outdated character.

His way of thinking is very rancid and does not accept new ideas.

Su forma de pensar es muy ranciada y no acepta nuevas ideas.

Alludes to something unpleasant or that causes rejection.

The atmosphere at that meeting was very rancid and there was no good communication.

El ambiente en esa reunión era muy rancio y no había buena comunicación.

From the Latin 'rancidus', which means malodorous.

rancid taste

Taste that indicates something is old or spoiled.

sabor rancio

rancid thinking

Way of thinking that is considered obsolete or very traditional.

pensamiento rancio

rancid environment

Environment perceived as heavy or uncomfortable, often due to a lack of freshness in ideas or attitudes.

ambiente rancio

rancid at heart

Expression that refers to a person with a bad character or negative attitude.

rancio de corazón

let something go rancid

To allow something to deteriorate, especially in the context of attitudes or food.

dejar rancio

Used to describe something that is out of fashion or not in line with current trends.

That style of clothing is very rancid, don't wear it.

Ese estilo de ropa es muy rancio, no lo uses.

In some circles, it is used to describe a person who is very formal or has outdated manners.

Don't be so rancid, relax a little.

No seas tan rancio, relájate un poco.