Rudos (en. Rude)

/ˈru.dos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Lacking softness or fineness.
The fabric is very rough and uncomfortable to the touch.
El tejido es muy rudo y no resulta cómodo al tacto.
Coarse or rude in nature.
His way of speaking is rough and can offend others.
Su manera de hablar es ruda y puede ofender a otros.
Physical or moral descriptions that convey a sense of harshness.
Life in the countryside can be rough, but also rewarding.
La vida en el campo puede ser ruda, pero también gratificante.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'rūdus' which means 'unrefined'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do things in a rough manner
To carry out something carelessly or brusquely.
hacer las cosas de forma ruda
to be rough in manners
To have a lack of refinement in one’s behavior.
ser rudo en los modales
to not be rough at all
Referring to someone who is kind or polite.
no ser nada rudo

Related Words

roughness
Quality of being rough.
rudeza
roughness (another variety/context)
Something that is coarse or rough.
rudio
roughly
In a rough manner or without delicacy.
rudiamente

Slang Meanings

It is used in some contexts to refer to someone who lacks manners.
That guy is very rough, he never says please.
Ese tipo es muy rudo, nunca dice por favor.
It can refer to a strong and resilient lifestyle.
He comes from a rough place, where everyone is hard-working.
Viene de un lugar rudo, donde todos son trabajadores.