Rústica (en. Rustic)
/rus'tika/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging to or related to the countryside.
The rustic house is made of stone and wood.
La casa rústica está hecha de piedra y madera.
Of a simple and natural style, without luxuries.
The furniture in the cabin is rustic, with rudimentary finishes.
El mobiliario de la cabaña es rústico, con acabados rudimentarios.
A person or thing that is rough or unrefined.
His way of speaking was quite rustic.
Su forma de hablar era bastante rústica.
Etymology
From Latin 'rusticus', which means 'peasant' or 'rural'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Rustic life
A simple lifestyle related to the countryside.
Vida rústica
Rustic decoration
A decorative style that uses natural and simple elements.
Decoración rústica
Rustic cuisine
A type of cuisine that employs traditional recipes and simple ingredients.
Cocina rústica
Related Words
rural
Belonging to the countryside or non-urban areas.
rural
peasant
A person who works in the countryside.
campesino
rough
Something that is coarse or not refined.
tosco
Slang Meanings
A remote and traditional place.
That village is very rustic, ideal for escaping the city.
Ese pueblo es muy rústico, ideal para escapar de la ciudad.
A lifestyle without luxuries or modernities.
I prefer rustic life, more connected to nature.
Prefiero la vida rústica, más conectada con la naturaleza.