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"Ruco" is an adjective which is often translated as "old", and "a" is a preposition which is often translated as "to". Learn more about the difference between "ruco" and "a" below.
ruco(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (colloquial) (elderly) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
2. (colloquial) (in a state of sleep) (Ecuador)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Ecuador
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Ana, ya levántate. ¡Te quedaste ruca otra vez!Ana, wake up. You overslept again!
Falté a clases porque me quedé ruco.I missed class because I overslept.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
3. (colloquial) (elderly person) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. old person
El parque siempre está lleno de rucos en la tarde.The park is always full of old people in the afternoon.
b. old geezer (colloquial) (pejorative) (masculine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Ay, ese ruco está manejando bien lento.Ugh, that old geezer is driving so slow.
c. old fart (colloquial) (pejorative) (masculine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Mira cómo baila ese ruco. - Órale, mis respetos.Look at how that old fart dances. - Wow, well done.
d. old bat (colloquial) (pejorative) (feminine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Esa ruca siempre me grita cuando azoto la puerta.That old bat always yells at me when I slam the door.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (slang) (animal) (Costa Rica)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
5. (slang) (unmarried man) (Costa Rica)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Costa Rica
a. old bachelor
El ruco todavía vive con sus padres.The old bachelor's still living with his parents.
a, la a(
ah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
