Cascarrabias is a noun.
/kas.kaˈra.βjas/
The term cascarrabias is used colloquially in Spanish to refer to someone who is always irritable or who is easily annoyed, often expressing their displeasure in a visible manner. This term often carries a slightly playful or affectionate tone when used among friends or family.
Cascarrabias is more commonly used in oral speech than in written contexts. However, it can appear in informal writing, such as social media, blogs, or informal literature.
My grandfather is a grump, but we love him very much.
No seas un cascarrabias y trata de disfrutar la fiesta.
Don’t be such a grouch and try to enjoy the party.
Ella siempre se comporta como una cascarrabias cuando no duerme bien.
Cascarrabias can be part of idiomatic expressions in colloquial language, particularly when describing someone's temperament or behavior:
With a grouch, there’s nothing you can do.
"Está de cascarrabias porque le fue mal en el trabajo."
He’s being a crank because he had a bad day at work.
"No quiero discutir; no seas cascarrabias."
I don’t want to argue; don’t be a grump.
"Esa película es para risas, no para que estés de cascarrabias."
That movie is for laughs, not for you to be a grouch.
"Desde que le rompió el corazón se ha vuelto un cascarrabias."
The origin of cascarrabias can be traced back to the Spanish words "cáscara," meaning "shell" or "husk," and "rabia," meaning "rage" or "anger." The term likely metaphorically describes someone who has a tough exterior (like a shell) yet is filled with internal anger or irritability.
Synonyms: - Gruñón (grumpy) - Malhumorado (bad-tempered) - Refunfuñón (grumbler)
Antonyms: - Alegre (cheerful) - Amigable (friendly) - Optimista (optimistic)