Rústicos (en. Rustic)
/rusˈtikos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is characteristic of the countryside; simple and natural.
The design of the cabin was rustic, with untreated wood.
El diseño de la cabaña era rústico, con madera sin tratar.
Referring to a style that emulates rural or countryside life.
The restaurant has a rustic decor with wooden furniture.
El restaurante tiene una decoración rústica con muebles de madera.
In the context of art or architecture, simple and rough.
The artist uses rustic techniques to create his works.
El artista utiliza técnicas rústicas para crear sus obras.
Etymology
From Latin 'rusticus', meaning 'peasant, rural'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
touch the rustic
To do something manually or with traditional techniques.
tocar lo rústico
rustic style
A decorative style that emphasizes the natural and the simple.
estilo rústico
Related Words
rusticity
Quality of rustic; characteristic of the rural.
rusticidad
rural
Pertaining to the countryside or agriculture.
rural
countryside
Related to the countryside.
campestre
Slang Meanings
Refers to something that is very basic or elementary, sometimes used pejoratively.
That party was so rustic, there were only plastic chairs.
Esa fiesta fue tan rústica, solo había sillas de plástico.
Describes a person who has unsophisticated habits.
Don’t be offended, but I find your manners a bit rustic.
No te ofendas, pero me parece un poco rústico en sus modales.