The word "rude" in Spanish can be translated as "grosero" or "maleducado" when referring to someone impolite or ill-mannered. Other possible translations depending on the context include "descortés" (discourteous), "fresco" (cheeky), and "rudo" (coarse or rough).
For example:
- "He is rude" = "Él es grosero" or "Él es maleducado."
- "That was a rude comment" = "Eso fue un comentario grosero."
The most common and general translations for "rude" related to impoliteness are grosero and maleducado.