Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
grosero
Pronunciation
IPA/gɾoˈseɾo/
Meaning
- adjectiverude
Example
¡No seas grosero!
Don't be rude!
More examples
El tono grosero del jefe molestó al equipo.
The boss's rude tone upset the team.
Core concept
A person frowning and speaking sharply.
Common phrases
tono grosero
rude tone
comentario grosero
rude remark
lenguaje grosero
vulgar language
Similar words
maleducado: Shows poor manners and ignores basic etiquette in social situations.
descortés: Acts without courtesy or polite forms, coming across as disrespectful.
vulgar: Uses crude or obscene language or gestures that many find tasteless.
ofensivo: Uses words or actions that attack and hurt or anger others.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra falta de respeto o de buenos modales en el trato o en el lenguaje.
Word origin
From Latin grossus 'coarse, thick' plus the Spanish suffix -ero, originally describing physical coarseness and later applied to coarse, disrespectful speech and manners.
Usage tips
- Calling someone grosero is a strong personal criticism and often offends, so speakers frequently describe the action instead, as in «Eso fue grosero».