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    Ásperas (en. Rough)

    /ˈaspeɾas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has a rough or uneven surface.
    The fish's skin is rough to the touch.
    La piel del pez es áspera al tacto.
    That is brusque or severe in behavior.
    His way of speaking may seem rough, but he is very kind.
    Su manera de hablar puede parecer áspera, pero es muy amable.
    Difficulty or resistance in situations.
    The road is rough and difficult to navigate.
    El camino es áspero y difícil de transitar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'asper', which means 'rough' or 'harsh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it's not as rough as it seems
    Indicates that something is not as difficult or severe as one thinks.
    no es tan áspero como parece
    he has a rough character
    Describes someone who is brusque or straightforward in their demeanor.
    tiene un carácter áspero

    Related Words

    harshness
    Condition of being rough.
    asperidad
    ruggedness
    Quality of having roughness.
    rugosidad

    Slang Meanings

    A difficult person to deal with.
    That boss is a tough one; he doesn't like being contradicted.
    Ese jefe es un áspero; no le gusta que le contradigan.
    A complicated situation.
    The project became rough due to last-minute changes.
    El proyecto se volvió áspero por los cambios de última hora.