What is the Spanish word for "rude"?

Learn how to say "rude" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

rude

Spanish

grosero

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Alternative translations of "rude"

descortés
maleducado
tosco
brusco

Examples of how to use "rude" in Spanish

English
That was a very rude thing to say.
Spanish
Eso fue muy grosero de decir.
English
It was rude to interrupt the speaker.
Spanish
Fue grosero interrumpir al orador.
English
Don't be rude to your classmates today.
Spanish
No seas grosero con tus compañeros hoy.
English
Why are you being so rude now?
Spanish
¿Por qué estás siendo tan grosero ahora?
English
The waiter was rude but the food was good.
Spanish
El camarero fue grosero, pero la comida estuvo buena.

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