nebulo
The English word 'rascal' can be translated into Latin as nebulo.
The term nebulo is used to describe a cheeky person.
Meaning: cheeky person (noun)
Did you know?
- nebulo comes from nebula ('mist, cloud'), the same word English uses in astronomy for clouds of interstellar dust.
- While it can mean a 'cheeky person', in many classical contexts, it carries a harsher sting of being a 'scoundrel' or a 'worthless person'.
Examples in context
- Iustitiam quaerit, sed est nebulo.He seeks justice, but he is a rascal.
Example conversation
Lucius has played a small prank on Aurelia.
- LuciusMe derisisti, nebulo!You laughed at me, you rascal!
- AureliaIterum id feci.I did it again.
- LuciusNum irata es, Aurelia?Are you angry, Aurelia?
- AureliaMinime, Luci, rideo.Not at all, Lucius, I am laughing.
