grosera

Grosera is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective grosero, used to describe behavior, language, or a person who is rude, coarse, or vulgar. It can function as an adjective, as in una conducta grosera, or as a noun referring to a rude person, though for the act or quality of being crude the noun grosería is more common. Expressions like palabras groseras describe vulgar or crude words.

Etymology and related forms: grosera derives from the notion of roughness or coarseness. Related terms include grosería (the act or quality of being crude or vulgar) and groseramente (rudely). These forms connect to the broader semantic field of politeness, manners, and social behavior.

Usage and nuance: grosera is widely used across Spanish-speaking regions to indicate a lack of refinement or courtesy. It often conveys a negative judgment about manners or language. In many contexts, prevailing alternatives such as descortés, maleducado, or vulgar pueden be more neutral or socially appropriate, depending on the situation. When referring to a person, grosera tends to describe a female, with grosero used for males; pronouns and surrounding vocabulary determine tone and strength.

See also: grosería, groseramente, grosero, maleducado, descortés. The term fits discussions of etiquette, social conduct, and linguistic register, and appears in everyday conversation as well as formal discourse about behavior.