patán

Definitions of patán
  1. noun
    an awkward stupid person
    synonyms: porro, zopenco, zoquete
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    type of:
    torpe
    a person with poor motor coordination
  2. noun
    a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
    synonyms: basto, bestia, charro, grosero, palurdo, zamarro, zambombo
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    type of:
    antipático
    a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
  3. noun
    a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
    synonyms: grullo, pardillo, rústico, zamarro
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    type of:
    campirano, charro, concho, pueblerino, rústico, villano
    an unsophisticated country person
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