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cascarrabias means crabby person — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 6, 2025

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cascarrabias

noun • /[kas-kar-RAH-byas]/

crabby person

Example:

Ese cascarrabias gruñe por todo.

That crabby person grumbles about everything.

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🧠 What does cascarrabias mean?

Cascarrabias is a fun, informal Spanish word that describes a grumpy, irritable, or crabby person. Think of that one friend or family member who always seems to find something to complain about – they might be a cascarrabias! It carries a slightly humorous tone, so it's not as harsh as calling someone 'grumpy' in English.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡No seas tan cascarrabias! Solo estoy tratando de ayudar.
    Don't be so crabby! I'm just trying to help.
  • Mi abuelo se está volviendo un poco cascarrabias con la edad.
    My grandfather is becoming a bit of a grump in his old age.
  • El cascarrabias del barrio se quejó del ruido.
    The crabby person in the neighborhood complained about the noise.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'crabby person' in Spanish?
One way to say 'crabby person' in Spanish is 'cascarrabias'.
How do you pronounce 'cascarrabias' in Spanish?
It's pronounced kas-kah-rra-BEE-as. The emphasis is on the last syllable. Try breaking it down: cas-ca-rra-bias.
How do you use 'cascarrabias' in a sentence?
You can use 'cascarrabias' as a noun: 'Ese hombre es un cascarrabias' (That man is a crabby person). You can also use it as an adjective: 'Mi jefe está cascarrabias hoy' (My boss is crabby today).
What is the English translation of 'cascarrabias'?
Cascarrabias translates to 'crabby person,' 'grump,' 'grouch,' or 'curmudgeon' in English.
Does 'cascarrabias' change for gender or number?
While primarily used as a noun, as an adjective, it can change for number and gender to agree with the subject, for instance, 'cascarrabias' (masculine/feminine singular) vs 'cascarrabias' (masculine/feminine plural). As a noun, for a feminine subject, you could add an 'a' making it 'la cascarrabias', or for plural 'los/las cascarrabias'.
Is 'cascarrabias' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'cascarrabias' is common and easily understood in everyday conversations.
Does 'cascarrabias' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. Its meaning is pretty straightforward. It's more informal and lighthearted than offensive.
Is 'cascarrabias' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'cascarrabias' is understood and used similarly across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cascarrabias"

Synonyms: gruñón, malhumorado, regañón
Opposites: alegre, amable, simpático

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'cascarrabias' literally translates to 'shell-breaker' or 'nutcracker.' Perhaps it refers to someone so grumpy they could crack a nut with their frown!

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