crude utterance

[/kruːd ˈʌtərəns/]
nounpl: crude utterances
expressão bruta
1. a rough, unrefined, or vulgar spoken statement; words that are coarse, offensive, or lacking in sophistication or politeness
His crude utterance about the politician offended many people in the audience.
Sua expressão bruta sobre o político ofendeu muitas pessoas na plateia.
2. a blunt or tactless remark made without consideration for others' feelings
The comedian's crude utterances drew both laughter and complaints.
As expressões brutas do comediante provocaram tanto risos quanto reclamações.
3. an initial, undeveloped, or raw form of expression or communication
The crude utterance of the toddler gradually developed into coherent speech.
A expressão bruta da criança pequena desenvolveu-se gradualmente em fala coerente.
In Brazilian Portuguese culture, crude utterances are generally frowned upon in formal settings and business contexts, but may be accepted in casual, informal gatherings among close friends. American culture shows more acceptance of crude utterances in comedy and entertainment, while still maintaining standards in professional environments. The term reflects ongoing societal debates about free speech, political correctness, and social boundaries in both cultures.
NYC Slang
raw talk
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vulgar remarkcoarse statementrough expressionoffensive commentuncouth remarkobscene utterancevulgar utterance
Antonyms / Antônimos
refined utterancepolished remarksophisticated expressiontactful commentgraceful expressioneloquent utterance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressão bruta
most common and neutral term
General Brazilian
fala grosseira
alternative term emphasizing coarseness
São Paulo
expressão vulgar
frequently used in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fala pra lá de rude
colloquial expression emphasizing rudeness
Portugal
expressão grosseira
European Portuguese preference for 'grosseira' over 'bruta'

Related Words

profanityvulgarityobscenitycoarsenessrudenesstactlessnessbluntnesscrudeness

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak one's mind rudely
call a spade a spade
let one's hair down
speak without a filter
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