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    Rucio (en. Donkey)

    /ˈru.θjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pack or mount animal with gray fur.
    The farmer's rucio is a faithful companion in daily work.
    El rucio del campesino es un compañero fiel en el trabajo diario.
    Term used colloquially to refer to a lazy or slow person.
    Don't be a rucio, hurry up because it's already late.
    No seas rucio, apúrate que ya es tarde.
    A shade of gray that can refer to certain mixtures of colors.
    The rucio is a color that is often used in painting.
    El rucio es un color que se utiliza mucho en la pintura.

    Etymology

    The word rucio comes from the Latin 'rutilus', which meant 'reddish', although its meaning has evolved.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a rucio
    To be a slow or lazy person.
    ser un rucio
    to work like a rucio
    To work hard, often in heavy labor.
    trabajar como un rucio

    Related Words

    donkey
    A pack animal similar to a horse but smaller.
    burro
    farmer
    A person who is dedicated to farming and caring for animals.
    granjero
    lazy
    A person who shows disinterest or lack of desire to act.
    perezoso

    Slang Meanings

    A person who does not put effort into their tasks.
    That guy is a rucio, he never arrives on time to work.
    Ese tipo es un rucio, nunca llega a tiempo al trabajo.
    Someone who moves slowly.
    Don't be so rucio, run a little faster.
    No seas tan rucio, corre un poco más.