bruto

Bruto is a term used in several languages and contexts, and it does not have a single fixed meaning. As a proper name, Bruto is a masculine given name or surname in Italian-speaking communities and can appear in historical, literary, or contemporary contexts. In some translations or adaptations of classical names, Bruto can function as the local form of Brutus.

In Romance-language usage, bruto can be an adjective with meanings related to roughness or crudeness. In Portuguese and Spanish, it commonly conveys blunt or crude qualities and is used in phrases describing physical roughness, behavior, or economic figures, such as peso bruto (gross weight) or renda bruta (gross income). The exact sense—crude, brutish, or gross—depends on context.

In German-speaking regions, the corresponding term is Brutto, while Bruto is less common and may appear in cross-language titles or names. Therefore, it is important not to assume identical meaning across languages without supporting context.

Notable modern uses of Bruto may include people or fictional characters bearing the name, or its appearance in brand names and media. Because of its varied uses, Bruto generally requires contextual clues to determine its intended meaning.

See also: Brutus, Brutto, Bruta.