bruto
/broo-toh/
rough
A rough, unpolished stone illustrates the physical quality of 'bruto'.
bruto(adjective)
rough
?physical force or behavior
,stupid
?lack of intelligence or common sense
brutish
?acting without thinking
,clumsy
?using too much force
π In Action
No seas tan bruto, vas a romper el juguete.
A2Don't be so rough, you're going to break the toy.
Β‘QuΓ© bruto soy! OlvidΓ© las llaves adentro.
B1How stupid of me! I left the keys inside.
π‘ Grammar Points
Changing for Gender
Remember to change the ending to 'bruta' if you are describing a woman or a feminine object.
β Common Pitfalls
Bruto vs. Grosero
Mistake: "Using 'bruto' to mean 'rude' in a polite sense."
Correction: Use 'bruto' for someone who is rough or clumsy; use 'grosero' if they are being mean or impolite with words.
β Usage Tips
Friendly Insult
In many Spanish-speaking countries, friends use 'bruto' playfully to mean 'silly' or 'clumsy' without intending to be mean.
A full crate represents the gross amount before any sorting or deductions.
bruto(adjective)
gross
?total amount before deductions
raw
?unprocessed materials
,crude
?unrefined
π In Action
Mi salario bruto es de dos mil euros.
B1My gross salary is two thousand euros.
La empresa exporta diamantes en bruto.
B2The company exports rough (uncut) diamonds.
π‘ Grammar Points
Placement
In finance, 'bruto' almost always comes after the word it describes, like 'salario bruto'.
β Common Pitfalls
Gross as Disgusting
Mistake: "Using 'bruto' to mean 'yucky' or 'disgusting'."
Correction: In Spanish, 'bruto' is for math or totals. If something is disgusting, use 'asco' or 'asqueroso'.
A character using great physical force represents the noun 'bruto'.
bruto(noun)
brute
?a person who is violent or rough
beast
?someone with great physical strength but little tact
π In Action
Ese hombre es un bruto, no tiene modales.
B1That man is a brute, he has no manners.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: bruto
Question 1 of 2
If your boss talks about your 'salario bruto,' what is he referring to?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'bruto' always mean something bad?
Not necessarily. In finance, it's just a technical term for 'total.' When used for people, it's usually a critique of their clumsiness or lack of thought, but among close friends, it can be a lighthearted way of saying 'you're being silly.'
What is the difference between 'bruto' and 'neto'?
Think of 'bruto' as the 'big' number (total) and 'neto' as the 'real' number (what's left after deductions).