Adjective
/ɡɾoˈseɾo/
The word "grosero" in Spanish is commonly used to describe someone who displays rudeness, lack of manners, or is coarse in behavior. It denotes a person who often engages in behavior that is socially unacceptable or inappropriate. Frequency of use is relatively high in oral speech, but it can also be found in written contexts.
That man is very rude with his comments.
No seas grosero; tienes que respetar a los demás.
Don’t be rude; you have to respect others.
La grosería de su comportamiento sorprendió a todos.
"Grosero" often appears in various expressions, particularly in contexts related to rudeness and incivility. Here are a few idiomatic uses:
You shouldn't commit a rudeness in public; it's very embarrassing.
Grosero como un burro.
He is as rude as a donkey; he never has manners.
No tengo tiempo para groserías.
At work, I don't have time for rudeness; we just want to be productive.
Dejarlo pasar por alto es una grosería.
The term "grosero" comes from the Latin word "grossarius," which means "coarse" or "crude." Over time, it evolved in the Spanish language to specifically refer to individuals who display rudeness or lack of refinement.
Synonyms: - Maleducado (ill-mannered) - Tosco (rough) - Descortés (discourteous)
Antonyms: - Cortés (polite) - Educado (well-mannered) - Refinado (refined)