zafio (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

• /ˈθa.βj.o/ (in Spain) or /ˈsa.fi.o/ (in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Crude
• Vulgar
• Rough
• Coarse

Meaning and Usage

The term "zafio" is used in Spanish to describe someone who is uncouth, crude, or lacking in refinement. It can refer to behavior, language, or manners that are perceived as unsophisticated or low-class. The word is often used in both written and oral contexts, though it leans toward written usage in formal critiques or literary descriptions.

Example Sentences

1. No me gusta su manera zafia de hablar.

2. I don't like his crude way of speaking.

3. El zafio comportamiento del hombre en la fiesta sorprendió a todos.

4. The coarse behavior of the man at the party surprised everyone.

5. A pesar de su riqueza, mantienen un estilo de vida zafio.

6. Despite their wealth, they maintain a vulgar lifestyle.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "zafio" is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, it can be used in a few phrases that convey a sense of crudeness:

1. Actuar de manera zafia
2. To act in a crude manner
3. Ella siempre actúa de manera zafia en las reuniones.

4. She always acts in a crude manner in meetings.

5. Hablar sin zafiedad

6. To speak without vulgarity
7. Es posible hablar sin zafiedad y aún ser divertido.

8. It's possible to speak without vulgarity and still be funny.

9. Tener modales zafios

10. To have coarse manners
11. Sus modales zafios lo ponen en situaciones incómodas.
12. His coarse manners put him in awkward situations.

Etymology

The word "zafio" comes from the Latin root sapius, which means "sensitive" or "perceptive," originally indicating a lack of nothing in refinement and evolving to refer to being coarse or lacking in sophistication.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: grosero, tosco, vulgar, ordinario
• Antonyms: educado, refinado, culto, sofisticado