deja de ser grosero
/dexa de seɾ ɡɾoseɾo/from spelling rules
To say "stop being rude" in Spanish, use deja de ser grosero.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to stop behaving in an impolite or offensive manner. You can substitute grosero with maleducado if you want to specifically imply a lack of manners or upbringing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of deja (stop/leave), de (of), ser (to be) and grosero (rude).
Which one should you use?
The phrase uses the verb ser because being rude is treated as a characteristic or behavior rather than a temporary state.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the colloquial expression Corta el rollo, no seas tan mala onda is used to say "Cut it out, don't be so mean." In Spain, you can use Por favor, deja de ser desagradable as an alternative for "Please stop being rude."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on who you are addressing. If you are addressing a female, change the adjective to the feminine form grosera. To address a group of people, use the plural form dejen de ser groseros.
Did you know?
- The phrase mala onda, used in Latin American alternatives to 'stop being rude', literally translates to 'bad wave', referring to a person's negative energy or vibe.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone maleducado is a harsher critique than grosero because it suggests the person was never properly raised by their parents.
- The word grosero is built from the word grueso, which means 'thick' or 'coarse'. It implies that the person is being 'thick-skinned' or unrefined in their behavior.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué te pasa? Deja de ser grosero.What's wrong with you? Stop being rude.
- ¡Deja de ser grosero con tu hermana!Stop being rude to your sister!
- Por favor, deja de ser grosero en la cena.Please, stop being rude at dinner.
- Si no puedes hablar bien, deja de ser grosero.If you can't speak nicely, stop being rude.
Example conversation
Alejandro is making unpleasant comments to María during a movie.
- MaríaAlejandro, deja de ser grosero.Alejandro, stop being rude.
- AlejandroNo estoy siendo malo, solo digo la verdad.I'm not being mean, I'm just telling the truth.
- MaríaTu forma de hablar es muy ofensiva.The way you speak is very offensive.
- AlejandroEstá bien, lo siento, María.Okay, I'm sorry, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, deja, grosero, ser, CC BY-SA 4.0.
