eres grosero
/eɾes ɡɾoseɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're rude" is translated into Spanish as eres grosero.
This phrase is used to tell someone that their behavior or speech is impolite. Note that while grosero is commonly used for being rude or impolite, it can also mean "vulgar" or "crude" depending on the context.
Which one should you use?
While eres grosero is a standard way to say someone is rude, eres maleducado is a common alternative that literally means "you are uneducated" in terms of manners.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, the informal phrase Tu comportamiento es de mala onda is used to express that someone's behavior is rude or unfriendly.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes to grosera if you are speaking to a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes ɡɾoseɾo/
Did you know?
- The verb eres in this phrase is a linguistic oddity. It is actually a relic of the Latin future tense, 'you will be', which survived even as the standard present tense 'you are' changed.
- In Spanish, using the verb ser in eres grosero implies that rudeness is a permanent personality trait rather than a temporary mood.
- In Mexico and other parts of Latin America, you might hear qué mala onda to describe a rude person. While 'onda' means 'wave', the phrase is used to describe someone with a 'bad vibe' or bad attitude.
Examples in context
- Perdón, pero eres descortés al interrumpir constantementeExcuse me, but you're being rude by constantly interrupting
- No aprecio cómo estás siendo grosera con los demásI don't appreciate how you're being rude to others
- Lamento decir que su comportamiento en la reunión fue totalmente irrespetuosoI'm sorry to say that your behavior in the meeting was completely disrespectful
- Oye, no seas maleducada y aprende a respetarHey, don't be rude and learn to respect
- Deja de decir cosas desagradables, estás siendo muy groseroStop saying unpleasant things, you're being very rude
- No me gusta cómo te estás comportando, es de mala ondaI don't like how you're behaving, it's rude/unfriendly
- No me hables así, eres grosero.Don't talk to me like that, you're rude.
- No entiendo por qué eres grosero conmigo.I don't understand why you're rude to me.
- Eres grosero con los clientes.You're rude to the customers.
Example conversation
Alejandro makes a mean comment about Elena's dress.
- AlejandroTu vestido es muy feo.Your dress is very ugly.
- Elena¡Qué maleducado! Eres grosero, Alejandro.How rude! You're rude, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSolo estoy diciendo la verdad.I'm just telling the truth.
- ElenaNo es necesario ser tan cruel.It is not necessary to be so cruel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, grosero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
