English word for "borde"?

[hellothere]

Well, I would have a question for you. I have been wondering about it for a while...

It is about the adjective "borde", in the sentence "eres un borde", or "este tío es un borde", etc.

While the concept is crystal clear to me :rolleyes:, I have no idea of an equivalent in... any language really, and I was wondering if this could be a Spanish-only concept or if on the contrary there were possible translations of this word.

I asked some Spaniards about a possible equivalent in English, but I think the ones they came up with (mean, rude, etc), do not cover entirely the "borde" concept. Sometimes I think: "to have a short fuse" could apply but I am not sure if it would cover every case.

Thanks a lot in advance to anyone who could give me their view me on this :)

[Juanjo]

Well, I would have a question for you. I have been wondering about it for a while...

It is about the adjective "borde", in the sentence "eres un borde", or "este tío es un borde", etc.

While the concept is crystal clear to me :rolleyes:, I have no idea of an equivalent in... any language really, and I was wondering if this could be a Spanish-only concept or if on the contrary there were possible translations of this word.

I asked some Spaniards about a possible equivalent in English, but I think the ones they came up with (mean, rude, etc), do not cover entirely the "borde" concept. Sometimes I think: "to have a short fuse" could apply but I am not sure if it would cover every case.

Thanks a lot in advance to anyone who could give me their view me on this :)

Try "prat" :o

Juanjo

[Ben]

I'd say it means something like 'rude idiot'!

[hellothere]

Hehe, thanks the both of you for your suggestions :D

[DocMolly]

Try "prat" :o

Juanjo
I've never heard of this word, but my friend found this in her dictionary:
"Main Entry:
prat Listen to the pronunciation of prat
Pronunciation:
\ˈprat\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
probably from argot prat buttocks
Date:
circa 1961

British : a stupid or foolish person"

Could someone British help me out?

[Elvis]

Prat is accurately described here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=prat

It's not a strong word and is often used lightly among friends if one of them does something silly, "You daft prat, why did you say/do that."
Dickhead is similar.

[Juanjo]

Prat is accurately described here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=prat (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=prat)

It's not a strong word and is often used lightly among friends if one of them does something silly, "You daft prat, why did you say/do that."
Dickhead is similar.


US equivalent of "prat" is "jerk".:)

Juanjo

[gastephen]

Prat is accurately described here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=prat


A mí me gusta la tercera definición allí. Me recuerda de mi diccionario (http://www.viz.co.uk/?%2Fprofanisaurus%2Fprofan_index.php%3Ffb%3D1) favorito. ;D

[DocMolly]

Prat is accurately described here:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=prat

It's not a strong word and is often used lightly among friends if one of them does something silly, "You daft prat, why did you say/do that."
Dickhead is similar.

Thanks Elvis. That pretty much sums it up!

[al_andalus]

Lo siento. Estoy rudo con esa palabra..."borde"? (Se ruego su paciencia con mi ignorancia ;D) Pueden explicarme más los usos apropriados?