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    Áspera (en. Rough)

    /ˈas.pe.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having an uneven or rough surface.
    The surface of the rock was rough and hard to touch.
    La superficie de la roca era ásprea y difícil de tocar.
    Refers to a brusque and unmelodious sound or tone.
    His voice was rough, giving him a rude character.
    Su voz era ásprea, lo que le daba un carácter rudo.
    Resulting difficult in dealings or behavior.
    His way of speaking was rough, lacking affection or courtesy.
    Su manera de hablar era ásprea, sin cariño ni cortesía.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aspera', meaning 'rough' or 'uneven'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a rough character
    To have a difficult or unkind personality.
    tener un carácter áspreo
    rough sound
    Reference to an unpleasant or unharmonious sound.
    sonido áspreo

    Related Words

    rugged
    Having a surface that is not smooth.
    rugoso
    coarse
    Being rude or poorly crafted.
    tosco
    uneven
    Not following a uniform pattern.
    irregular

    Slang Meanings

    To have a hard or unkind attitude.
    That guy is very rough in the way he speaks.
    Ese tipo es muy áspreo en la forma de hablar.
    Referring to a difficult time.
    I went through a rough patch in my life.
    Pasé por una etapa ásprea en mi vida.