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How do you say "rude" in Spanish?
Qué grosero
In Spanish, "rude" is Qué grosero.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers say 'Qué grosero' quickly and evenly; tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress.
Grammar notes
Qué grosero is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Es de mala educación interrumpir.
It is rude to interrupt.
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How to remember Qué grosero
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- lonely solitario
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Questions about Qué grosero
How do you pronounce Qué grosero?
Native speakers say 'Qué grosero' quickly and evenly; tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress.
Is Qué grosero formal or casual?
Qué grosero is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Qué grosero used in Spanish?
Qué grosero is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Es de mala educación interrumpir. (It is rude to interrupt.).
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"Rude" in other languages
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