maleducado
rude, ill-mannered, impolite
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/mal.e.ðuˈka.ðo/
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Cultural Note
'Maleducado' literally means 'badly educated/raised,' which implies a direct criticism of someone's upbringing and, by extension, their parents. In Spanish culture, where family honor is important, this can be a particularly stinging insult. Good manners — greeting properly, saying please and thank you — are taken very seriously.
📝 Example Sentences
¡Qué maleducado! No me dejó terminar de hablar.
How rude! He didn't let me finish speaking.
No seas maleducada, saluda cuando llegas.
Don't be rude, say hello when you arrive.
Sus hijos son unos maleducados.
Their children are ill-mannered.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | maleducada |
| masculine | maleducado |
| feminine_plural | maleducadas |
| masculine_plural | maleducados |