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    Áspero (en. Rough)

    /ˈas.pe.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Definition: Having an irregular or rough surface.
    Example Sentence: The stone was rough and hard to touch.
    La piedra era áspeda y difícil de tocar.
    Definition: Refers to something that is rough or irritable in manner.
    Example Sentence: His rough character kept people away from him.
    Su carácter áspedo lo alejaba de la gente.
    Definition: Producing an unpleasant sensation on the skin.
    Example Sentence: The fabric was too rough to wear without a T-shirt.
    La tela era demasiado áspeda para llevar sin una camiseta.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'asper', meaning 'rough' or 'difficult'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: a rough deal
    Common Phrase Meaning: A cold or distant interaction that can be uncomfortable.
    un trato áspedo
    Common Phrase: rough surface
    Common Phrase Meaning: A surface that is not smooth and may be difficult to handle.
    surface áspeda
    Common Phrase: rough character
    Common Phrase Meaning: A personality that is difficult to deal with or appears hostile.
    carácter áspedo

    Related Words

    Related Word: rugged
    Related Word Description: With irregularities on the surface.
    rugoso
    Related Word: coarse
    Related Word Description: That is poorly refined or crude.
    tosco
    Related Word: uneven
    Related Word Description: That lacks uniformity or is not equivalent in quality.
    desigual

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Something that feels uncomfortable or unpleasant.
    Slang Example: That joke was very rough.
    Esa broma fue muy áspeda.
    Slang Meaning: A way to describe a difficult person.
    Slang Example: Juan is rough in meetings; he doesn't let anyone speak.
    Juan es áspedo en las reuniones; no deja hablar a nadie.