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    Rudo (en. Rude)

    /ˈruðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that is rough to the touch.
    The fabric of this sack is very rough.
    La tela de este saco es muy ruda.
    Describes a person who is unfriendly or brusque in their dealings.
    That man is very rough; he doesn't know how to speak courteously.
    Ese hombre es muy rudo; no sabe hablar con cortesía.
    Indicates that something is primitive or underdeveloped.
    Rock art is considered rough compared to modern sculpture.
    El arte rupestre es considerado rudo en comparación con la escultura moderna.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rudus', meaning 'coarse' or 'unrefined'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rough as a stone
    That it is very hard or inflexible.
    rudo como una piedra
    to be rough in dealings
    To be brusque or inconsiderate in the way of speaking or acting.
    ser rudo en el trato

    Related Words

    roughly
    In a rough or coarse manner.
    rudamente
    roughness
    Quality of being rough; an act of lack of courtesy.
    rudeza

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who acts in an uninhibited or wild manner.
    That party was so rough that everyone had too much fun.
    Esa fiesta estuvo tan ruda que todos se divirtieron demasiado.
    Used to describe something very intense or extreme.
    The competition was rough, but we managed to win.
    La competencia fue ruda, pero logramos ganar.