cosas groseras
/kosas ɡɾoseɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rude things" is translated into Spanish as cosas groseras.
This phrase is used to describe words or actions that are considered impolite or offensive to other people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun cosas (things) and the adjective groseras (rude).
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "rude thing" in the singular, use cosa grosera. When using the plural form cosas groseras, both the noun and the adjective must be plural to match in gender and number.
Did you know?
- To describe something as 'rude' in a way that means 'blunt' or 'unfiltered', Spanish speakers might use sin pelos en la lengua (without hairs on the tongue).
- In Spanish, the word grosero comes from grueso, meaning 'thick'. Historically, being 'thick' or 'coarse' in speech was linked to a lack of refinement or education.
- While cosas groseras describes rudeness, Spanish speakers often use the word mala educación (bad education) to describe a rude person. To them, rudeness is seen as a failure of upbringing rather than just a personality trait.
Examples in context
- Creo que tus ideas son insignificantes.I believe your ideas are insignificant.
- Eres un/a idiota.You are an idiot.
- Me importa un comino lo que pienses.I couldn't care less what you think.
- Eres más tonto/a que una piedra.You're dumber than a rock.
- No me molestes.Don't bother me.
- Estás hablando tonterías.You're talking nonsense.
- Me da igual lo que digas.I don't care what you say.
- No digas esas cosas groseras.Don't say those rude things.
- Él siempre dice cosas groseras.He always says rude things.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing a difficult coworker.
- María¿Viste lo que escribió él?Did you see what he wrote?
- MateoSí, son cosas groseras.Yes, they are rude things.
- MaríaNo debería decir cosas groseras en el trabajo.He shouldn't say rude things at work.
- MateoTienes mucha razón, María.You are very right, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
