Spanish Conversation · Level 70
60 words
Spanish word
golfo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgolfo/
Meaning
- masculine nounrascal
Example
¡No seas un golfo!
Don't be a rascal!
More examples
La gente lo llamaba golfo por su comportamiento.
People called him a rascal because of his behavior.
Core concept
A selfish, exploitative person.
Common phrases
ser un golfo
be a rascal
hacer el golfo
act like a rascal
Similar words
sinvergüenza: Shamelessly brazen person who ignores decency and social rules.
canalla: Cruel, unscrupulous person who deliberately harms or mistreats others.
pícaro: Sly, playful trickster who uses clever mischief and charm.
bribón: Small-time rogue who plays pranks or commits minor dishonest acts.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que se comporta de modo egoísta o aprovechándose de otros; uso coloquial y despectivo.
Word origin
From Greek kolpos 'bay' via Latin and medieval Romance meaning 'gulf', later adopted in Spanish as a colloquial insult for a dissolute or opportunistic person.
Usage tips
- A blunt colloquial insult that often provokes offense rather than playful teasing, so tone and the relationship to the addressee matter.
Other meanings
- gulfnoun
- loafernoun
Opposites
- caballerogentlemannoun