La Palabra del Día: "rudo"

Question

rudo (rroo'-doh)

(adjective ( rough, rude, coarse )

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Use today's Word of the Day in your own Spanish sentence (and include the English translation as well). Try to use the word in a completely new way and vote on the sentences you like best. Then the Word of the Day winner will be chosen!

Guidelines:

Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Have fun experimenting with Spanish.

Examples:

1. No quisiera ser rudo contigo en presencia de tus amigos.

I really didn't want to be rude to you in front of your friends.

2. Se debe lijar la madera ruda antes de pintarla.

You should sand the rough wood before painting it.

Hola Rac! Hola Cae! Muchas gracias!!! :))))) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

There seems to be a discrepancy in the word rude as used in English and as used here in 'rudo'. Cae, could you post an answer using 'rudo' in several different ways? - katydew, Apr 28, 2012

Carlos, what do you think? - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

¡Hola, amigos! Muchas gracias!!!! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

Dificult word, rac. - annierats, Apr 28, 2012

I'm finding that out.:) - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

I wonder if 'crude' might be closer to the word's meaning than 'rude' in English? - katydew, Apr 29, 2012

Answer 1

El sentido que se le da a la palabra española "rudo" o "ruda" varía dependiendo de si se está describiendo una situación, un objeto (principalmente hecho a mano) o una persona. Cuando la palabra "rudo" se aplica a una persona, no necesariamente se usa en un sentido peyorativo sino que significa que esa persona no es débil o "delicada". Por ejemplo:

• "Chuck Norris es un tipo rudo" no significa que él sea maleducado.

En otros contextos y siempre y cuando quede clara la expresión, rudo puede significar "ignorante", "mal educado" o "grosero", como en inglés.

The meaning given to the Spanish word "rudo" changes depending on the object which it describes. If it is a "thing" (mainly a handmade one), a situation (rarely used) or a person. When the word "rudo" or "ruda" is used to describe a person it isn't neccessarily in a pejorative sense but means that such person is not weak or fussy. As example:

• "Chuck Noris is a rough guy".

In certain context and as long as it's clear in the intention of the expression, "rudo" or "ruda" may mean ignorant, bad-mannered or gross.

Thanks Carlos! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Thank you so much, Carlos! This is very important to us!!! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

IN English, cae, it only means that Chuck Norris is badly behaved, impolite. The meaning is never pleasant, never a positive comment.. - annierats, Apr 28, 2012

Thanks for the information, Annie, and thanks to everyone for reading this post. =) - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

I'm grieved that I had chosen a "fortuneless" word in English. - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Thanks, Cae. It seems that this is one word I'll have to study more before using. - katydew, Apr 29, 2012

Answer 2

I do not like rude things or situations. I prefer happy and nice ones.

No me gustan rudas coses o situaciones. Prefiero unas felizes y bunenas.

Corret: "No me gustan las cosas o situaciones rudas, las prefiero divertidas y agradables."

As always a lovely one, Iana.. :)) - livas2010, Apr 28, 2012

Gracias, Livas. :)) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

Very good way to look at things! Nice one, Iana! - Noetol, Apr 28, 2012

"No me gustas las cosas o situaciones rudas, las prefiero divertidas y agradables" - -cae-, Apr 28, 2012

Gracias Cae por tus correcciones!! :))) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

Noetol, gracias. :)) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

Cae, please, why: "No me gustas..., AND not No me gustan..." ? - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

Buenos dios iana, mi amiga:) - Ranman, Apr 28, 2012

Ranman, hola!!!! Gracias!! :))) Buenos días para ti también. :) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

Cae: También quiero decir que prefiero ser feliz. Puedo decir: "...las prefriero felices y agradables."??? Pienso que la palabra "divertido" significa algo un poquito diferente. - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

Good Iana! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

She is so gorgeous as your sentence is! ¡Hola, amigita!!!! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

Wow. Me impresionó tu forma de preguntar, Iana, porque efectivamente "felices" y "divertidas" son palabras con acepciones ligeramente distintas. - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Es "No me gustaN...". Sorry, my typo. =( - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Muchas gracias, Silvy!! :)) - iana01, Apr 29, 2012

Sí, sí podrías decir "felices y agradables" perfectamente. En español yo usaría la palabra "incómoda" (y la uso), porque a mí no me gustan las "situaciones incómodas". - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Muchas gracias Cae por la expicación!! :)) - iana01, Apr 29, 2012

Answer 3

Es muy maleducado hacer esperar a nuestra pareja.

It is very rude to keep your date waiting.

Yes, it is. I guess she will have to give him a good explanation. ;)) (In case she comes.) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

"Es muy maleducado hacer esperar a nuestra pareja". Noetol, rudo se refiere más bien a "algo mal hecho". - -cae-, Apr 28, 2012

Cae, thanks for explanation of the meaning "rudo" and its difference from "maleducado". Muchas gracias. - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

Hola Noe!! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Hola a todos, y gracias por la explicación. - Noetol, Apr 28, 2012

Pobrecito! ¡Hola, Noe!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

¡Hola, Silvia! - Noetol, Apr 28, 2012

Answer 4

El haka realizado por el equipo de Rugby de Nueva Zelanda.

Esto no es rudo esto es cultural.

The Haka performed by New Zealand Rugby team.

This is not rude this is cultural.

I don't watch sports, but I've seen the Haka once in a movie and I like the meaning behind that performance. :) - shama807, Apr 28, 2012

Depends on if you are an All Black fan or a team less 'rudo' como los Springboks... ;o) - katydew, Apr 28, 2012

Watever ! They are still the best Rugby team in the world , for an Aussie that is praise indeed. - ray76, Apr 28, 2012

Nice picture Ray! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

A mí me gustan estos muchachos;))) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

Viéndolo así parece, esos chicos sí parecen algo rudos. Por supuesto, para jugar rugby seguramente hay que ser muy rudo. - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Answer 5

Algunas personas creen que los cerdos tienen pelo áspero pero el mío es sedoso.

Some people think pigs have coarse hair, but mine is silky.

This is spoken from the pig's point of view, not mine.

"... pelo áspero..." - -cae-, Apr 28, 2012

jaja, Good morning Grace!:) - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Coincido contigo, Grace;) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

Gracias por la ayuda, caefuego. - GraceM, Apr 29, 2012

Answer 6

Los tiempos duros pueden encontrarte donde quiera que estés, incluso en el lugar que más gusta.

Tough times can visit you anywhere even at a place we most like.

Ouch! :) - GuitarWarrior, Apr 28, 2012

oh. ah. ohhhhhhhh. It hurts. ;)) I am just joking, I am sure it does not hurt. ;))) It is just a funny slide. ;)) Hola Livas! :) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

But it looks a bit horrible. ;) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

;) - iana01, Apr 28, 2012

Tienes razón amigo, por eso, debemos que ser fuertes y listos para todo. :) - shama807, Apr 28, 2012

"Los tiempos duros pueden encontrarte donde quiera que estés, incluso en el lugar que más gusta". - -cae-, Apr 28, 2012

That would be rough! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Answer 7

¡La imagen lo dice todo, este gato es grosero!

The picture says it all, this cat is rude!

lol. Someone needs to mind his/her manners.:) - GuitarWarrior, Apr 28, 2012

The cat's rude and also somewhat frightening! - GraceM, Apr 28, 2012

Jaja. Si. Es grosero, pero no rudo. (grosero = maleducado) - -cae-, Apr 28, 2012

jeje,No obstante gatito es bueno!;)) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

He does have a rather mean look! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Gracias Carlos! - rac1, May 1, 2012

Answer 8

For some reason, some people think i'm rough.

Por alguna razón, algunas personas piensan que soy ruda.

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Hola Ytotrip! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Hola! - ytotrip, Apr 29, 2012

No eres la única, angelina Jolie ha interpretado algunos papeles de "chica ruda', como "Tomb raider". - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Sin embargo, Ron Wesley no parece nada rudo ni en los libros ni las películas. - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Que tiene que ver Angelina Jolie? xD Solo es una actriz estereotipada. xD - ytotrip, Apr 30, 2012

Answer 9

No quiero ser rudo, pero... ¡Qué tufo tan apestoso!

I don't want to be rude, but... What a foul stench!

Well done (: - ytotrip, Apr 28, 2012

Yay! :) - GuitarWarrior, Apr 28, 2012

Jaja. Definitivamente. - -cae-, Apr 28, 2012

Can you tell me the difference between this use of rude - rudo and some of the other posts? It's so similar in English that it is hard to understand for me. - katydew, Apr 28, 2012

Gross! lol - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Answer 10

• Ser rudo con alguien que está tratando de ayudar. Eso es lo que detesto.
• Being rude to someone who is trying to help. That's what I hate.

One of the main causes of food poisoning revealed..lol - livas2010, Apr 28, 2012

That's real! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Good one, amigita! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

Gracias Silvia. :) - shama807, Apr 28, 2012

Muy buen ejemplo. +) - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Gracias Caefuego. :) - shama807, Apr 29, 2012

Answer 11

Gracias, Cae, pero creo que la frase "Chuck Norris is a rude guy" siempre va a significar "Chuck Norris es un tipo maleducado" en inglés. En este caso, pienso que es mejor decir "Chuck Norris is a coarse (rough) guy". )

Sorry, I meant to add this as a comment to Caefuego's explanation. - Noetol, Apr 28, 2012

I agree ,Noetol. Rude in English means impolite. - annierats, Apr 28, 2012

Gracias, Noetol. Cuando leí mi post unas 12 horas después de publicarlo me di cuenta de eso. Gracias por la explicación. - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

En español ser "rudo" no siempre es malo, pero "to be rude" es siempre desagradable para la gente. - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

Answer 12

Thanks to Katy:

Rough wood also can be a piece of art, if you have a little bit of imagination. Everything is a matter of style.

La madera ruda también puede ser una obra de arta, si tengas un poco de imaginación. Todo está una cuestión de estilo.

Or, good for a fireplace.:):) - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

I think yours may work Interesting to get caefuegos comment. Stylish woodstack ! - annierats, Apr 28, 2012

jeje, it will be the next step, the final usage:)) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

yeah, I'm also waiting for his comment:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

Rough wood can be..... This is a pretty amazing piece of work. - katydew, Apr 28, 2012

Thank you, Katy, both for the comment and for the corrections!! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

Answer 13

No tuve tiempo para perfeccionar ésta frase, creo que se queda un poco ruda.

I didn't have time to polish this sentence, I think it remains a little rough.

This is experimental, caefuego. I hope you don't mind. - annierats, Apr 28, 2012

For your experiments are always interesting:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

For me, I meant;) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

Thanks Annie, you help me to learn. - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Nice sentence, Annie! - Noetol, Apr 28, 2012

Answer 14

Hay una persona ruda en cada multitud.

There is a rude person in every crowd.

"... en cada casa" - -cae-, Apr 28, 2012

"... en cada multitud" - -cae-, Apr 28, 2012

yes, there sure seems to be.:) - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

Thanks for the correction, caefuego. Thanks rac1 - Maria-Russell, Apr 28, 2012

Hola Maria! :) - bandit51jd, Apr 28, 2012

Answer 15

Barn doors are made of rough wood but are beautiful all the same.

Las puertas de los graneros son de madera tosca ruda pero son hermosas de todos modos lo mismo.

Good example Katy! - rac1, Apr 28, 2012

yes, it is!! ¡Hola, Katy!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 28, 2012

"madera tosca pero son hermosas de todos modos". "All the same" = "de todos modos", "a pesar de todo". Todo lo mismo no es una expresión del todo incorrecta, pero en este contexto "no encaja". - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012

"Las puertas del /( "de este") granero" (si te refieres al de la foto) o "Las puertas de los graneros" (si hablas de los graneros en general). - -cae-, Apr 29, 2012