"Crestudo" is an adjective in Spanish.
The phonetic transcription of "crestudo" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /kɾesˈtuðo/.
The word "crestudo" can be translated into English as "humped" or "hunchbacked."
In the Spanish language, "crestudo" is often used to describe something or someone that has a prominent or humped back, resembling a hunchback. While it can be used in literal contexts, such as describing animals (e.g., a humped animal), it is also used in a depreciative manner to refer to people, particularly suggesting awkwardness or deformity. Its usage is relatively infrequent and tends to appear more in oral speeches than in formal written contexts.
The humped dog seemed uncomfortable walking through the park.
Siempre se burlaban de él por ser tan crestudo.
They always made fun of him for being so hunchbacked.
Aquella escultura crestuda llamaba la atención en la galería.
While "crestudo" is not frequently used as part of many idiomatic expressions, it can be used in phrases related to awkwardness or physical deformity.
He has a humped life; he always feels out of place.
Aparecer crestudo en una reunión
He didn't want to appear hunchbacked at the meeting, so he dressed very well.
Sentirse crestudo en un grupo
The word "crestudo" derives from the Spanish root "cresta," which means "crest" or "ridge." This origin indicates a physical protrusion, aligning with the meaning of having a humped back. The suffix "-udo" is often used in Spanish to denote a characteristic or condition, hence "crestudo" suggests having a crest-like or humped quality.
The use of "crestudo" is predominantly in informal contexts, and its negative connotation may limit its acceptability in polite conversation.