No. 2,642 in Catalan
rufián
A scoundrel or rogue.
In a sentence
El rufián caminava pels carrers amb un aire desafiador.
The ruffian walked through the streets with a defiant air.
In this sentence, the word 'rufián' is used to describe a person of questionable morals or behavior, often seen as unfriendly or aggressive.
No siguis un rufián, tracta la gent amb respecte.
Don't be a ruffian; treat people with respect.
Here, 'rufián' is employed metaphorically to advise someone not to behave rudely or disrespectfully.
El seu comportament va ser considerat el d'un rufián per la comunitat.
His behavior was considered that of a ruffian by the community.
In this usage, 'rufián' criticizes someone's actions as being uncouth or contrary to social norms.
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