Spanish Conversation · Level 114
59 words
Spanish word
maleducado
Pronunciation
IPA/maleðuˈkaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiverude
Example
Eres maleducado cuando hablas así.
You are rude when you talk like that.
More examples
No seas maleducado con los invitados.
Don't act rudely toward the guests.
Core concept
Someone pushing ahead in line without apologizing.
Common phrases
ser maleducado
act rudely
niño maleducado
ill-mannered child
comentario maleducado
rude remark
Similar words
descortés: Breaks expected etiquette or common courtesies.
grosero: Uses vulgar or crude words and harsh gestures that offend.
insolente: Acts arrogantly and disrespectfully, implying superiority.
rudo: Shows coarse, unpolished manners and a clear lack of refinement.
Definition in Spanish
Calificativo para palabras, actos o actitudes que resultan groseras o carentes de educación y cortesía hacia los demás.
Word origin
From Spanish mal- 'bad' plus educado, the past participle of educar 'to raise', literally 'badly raised' and used for a person, word, or act that shows lack of manners or courtesy.
Usage tips
- Speakers often avoid labeling a person maleducado in polite company and instead point to the specific behavior (for example, 'Eso no está bien').
Other meanings
- ill-manneredadjective
- coarseadjective
Opposites
- educadowell-manneredadjective
- cortéscourteousadjective
Related words
- maleducaciónpoor upbringingnoun
- maleducadamenterudelyadverb
- maleducarraise badlyverb