crude expression

[kruːd ɪkˈsprɛʃən]
nounpl: crude expressions
expressão grosseira
1. A vulgar, rude, or offensive statement or utterance; language that is coarse or lacking in refinement
His crude expression offended many people at the dinner table.
Sua expressão grosseira ofendeu muitas pessoas na mesa de jantar.
2. A simple or rough way of conveying an idea or feeling without concern for politeness or social conventions
The artist used crude expressions to convey raw emotion in the painting.
O artista usou expressões grosseiras para transmitir emoção bruta na pintura.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, crude expressions are generally considered inappropriate in formal settings, professional environments, and polite company. However, they may be more tolerated in casual, informal settings among friends. Brazilian Portuguese tends to have equally colorful crude expressions reflective of its rich informal vernacular. The use of crude language is often associated with lack of education or refinement, though context and intent matter significantly in social interpretation.
NYC Slang
raw talk, gutter language, street talk
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vulgar expressioncoarse languagerude remarkoffensive statementprofanity
Antonyms / Antônimos
refined expressionpolite languagecourteous remarkelegant phrase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressão grosseira
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
expressão desabusada
Alternative regional variation
São Paulo
expressão vulgar
Common usage in formal contexts
Portugal
expressão grosseira
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood

Related Words

vulgarityprofanityobscenitycoarsenessrudenessincivility

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in crude terms
crude as a cob
without mincing words
speaking plainly
tell it like it is
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