Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Rude" in Spanish: grosero/a
grosero/a
Rude in Spanish is grosero or grosera. Él es grosero. Ella es grosera. Plurals: groseros and groseras. Tone matters; it can sound strong.
After a comment
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How to pronounce grosero/a
Say it
groh-SEH-roh / groh-SEH-rah
/ɡɾo.ˈse.ɾo/, /ɡɾo.ˈse.ɾa/
groh-SEH-roh / groh-SEH-rah. Stress SEH. Soft g like in go.
"Rude" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| grosero | rude (masc.) Harsh manners. | Harsh manners. |
| grosera | rude (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| no seas grosero/a | don't be rude Scolding or joking. | Scolding or joking. |
| comentario grosero | rude comment Agree with the noun. | Agree with the noun. |
How to use grosero/a in real life
- 1After a comment
Ese comentario fue grosero.
That comment was rude.
Grosero with comentario.
- 2About a stranger
El conductor fue grosero conmigo.
The driver was rude to me.
Grosero with conductor.
- 3Friendly warning
No seas grosera con tu hermana.
Don't be rude to your sister.
Grosera agrees with the woman addressed.
Mistakes English speakers make with grosero/a
Incorrect: Ella es grosero.
Correct: Ella es grosera.
Agree gender: grosera with ella.
Incorrect: Ellos son grosera.
Correct: Ellos son groseros.
Use masculine plural groseros for ellos.
Good to know
Grosero/a is a clear criticism of manners in Latin America. Soften with un poco if you mean mildly rude. Maleducado/a is a close synonym.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking after a harsh customer
ChatPal
Ese cliente fue grosero, ¿verdad?
That customer was rude, right?
You
Sí, muy grosero. Ni dijo gracias.
Yes, very rude. He didn't even say thanks.
ChatPal
No contestes si alguien es grosero.
Don't answer back if someone is rude.
You
Tienes razón. Mejor respiro y sigo.
You're right. Better I breathe and continue.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rude" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Grosero (m.), grosera (f.), plurals groseros / groseras.
Is grosero very strong?
Yes. It clearly criticizes manners. Soften with un poco if needed.
Grosero vs maleducado?
Both mean rude. Grosero often sounds sharper.
How do I say don't be rude?
No seas grosero / No seas grosera.
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