Fragoso (en. Fragoso)

/fʁaɡozo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which presents a certain roughness.
The surface of this stone is fragoso and difficult to touch.
La surface de cette pierre est fragoso et difficile à toucher.
Refers to a dough that is not completely smooth.
This modeling clay has a fragoso texture that makes it easy to manipulate.
Cette pâte à modeler a une texture fragoso qui la rend facile à manipuler.

Etymology

From the Latin 'fragosus', meaning 'rough'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on a fragoso surface
refers to a surface embracing imperfections.
sur une surface fragoso
fragoso texture
highlights a tactile sensation that is not smooth.
texture fragoso
a fragoso skin
describes skin that exhibits irregularities.
une peau fragoso

Related Words

rough
Which has an irregular or unpleasant surface to the touch.
rugueux
bumpy
Which has bumps or irregularities on the surface.
bosselé
smooth
Opposite of fragoso, refers to a surface where there are no irregularities.
lisse

Slang Meanings

A way to describe a style of music that is raw and unpolished.
This track is a bit fragoso, but it gives it character.
Ce morceau est un peu fragoso, mais ça lui donne du caractère.
Used to characterize a person who is authentic but a bit chaotic.
He is a bit fragoso, but that's what makes him charming.
Il est un peu fragoso, mais c'est ce qui fait son charme.