Spanish Conversation · Level 91
59 words
Spanish word
basto
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbasto/
Meaning
- adjectivevulgar
Example
No digas palabras bastas delante de los niños.
Don't say vulgar words in front of the children.
More examples
El público reaccionó mal al comentario basto del actor.
The audience reacted badly to the actor's vulgar remark.
Core concept
Coarse tree-bark fibers.
Common phrases
lenguaje basto
vulgar language
comentario basto
vulgar remark
chiste basto
vulgar joke
Similar words
grosero: Rude, impolite behavior or language that offends through lack of courtesy.
vulgar: Lacking refinement or good taste in language or manners; openly indecent or tasteless.
tosco: Rough or crude in texture or form, not smooth or finely finished to the touch.
burdo: Clumsy, roughly executed expression or action that looks unrefined and unsophisticated.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene una textura áspera o poco refinada; por extensión, dicho de expresiones o comportamientos sin delicadeza.
Word origin
The adjective basto derives from medieval Latin meaning the coarse fibers of tree bark and originally named rough material before extending metaphorically to unrefined texture and rude behavior.
Usage tips
- When referring to touch, Spanish speakers usually prefer áspero for a rough surface while basto highlights lack of refinement in style or manner and grosero labels plainly rude or offensive behavior.
Other meanings
- rudeadjective
- roughadjective
Opposites
- finorefinedadjective