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The English Word of the Day/La palabra en inglés del día: Rough / Áspero

The English Word of the Day/La palabra en inglés del día: Rough / Áspero

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La palabra del día en inglés es: “rough” (áspero)

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In English:

The English Word of the Day is: “Rough” (Áspero)

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Examples:

Farmers often have rough hands.

Los agricultores a menudo tiene las manos ásperas.

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He’s had a rough time recently.

Lo ha pasado mal últimamente.

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updated Oct 29, 2013
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
Thank you, Ian! - 0083f5dc, Oct 23, 2013
De nada amiga :) - ian-hill, Oct 23, 2013
Thanks for the forum amigo! - pmikan-pam, Oct 23, 2013
Muchas gracias, Ian! - bandit51jd, Oct 25, 2013

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El caballo llamado Seabiscuit era un diamante en bruto–al parecer, como caballo de carreras no valía mucho, pero con el entrenamiento adecuado empezó a ganar.

The horse called Seabiscuit was a diamond in the rough–he didn't seem like much of a racehorse, but with proper training he began to win.

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updated Oct 29, 2013
posted by PumpkinCalabaza
:) - ian-hill, Oct 23, 2013
Good to see you Pumpkin, I have missed you. - pmikan-pam, Oct 23, 2013
I love that horse. - rac1, Oct 23, 2013
Big Red was a marvel. He ate and slept more than his share, but no one can match his 31 horse-length win! - bandit51jd, Oct 25, 2013
Secretariat! - rac1, Oct 25, 2013
Seabiscuit is a legend (1938). - 0095ca4c, Oct 25, 2013
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Don't be so rough on the child.

No seas tan áspero en el niño.

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updated Oct 25, 2013
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
I think this word actually translates as, "harsh". - rac1, Oct 23, 2013
Yes it can - according to my dictionary. - ian-hill, Oct 23, 2013
Hola Pamalita! - rac1, Oct 23, 2013
Good one Annielita! - pmikan-pam, Oct 23, 2013
Oh ok good, thanks Ian. :) - rac1, Oct 23, 2013
Hola amiga:) - migelis, Oct 23, 2013
Hola Migelis! - rac1, Oct 25, 2013
Please, be rough! - 0095ca4c, Oct 25, 2013
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El papel de lija es áspero, pero pone lisa la madera.

The sandpaper is rough, but it makes the wood smooth.

updated Oct 23, 2013
posted by mstivers
:) - ian-hill, Oct 23, 2013
Bien hecho - pmikan-pam, Oct 23, 2013
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Aprender un idioma nuevo puede ser áspero, pero con práctica se hace más facil.

Learning a new language can be rough, but with practice it becomes easier.

updated Oct 23, 2013
posted by b19wh33l5
:) - ian-hill, Oct 23, 2013
Estoy de acuerdo contigo:) - migelis, Oct 23, 2013
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Marine Corps boot camp can be a rough experience.

El campo de entrenamiento de la infantería de marina puede ser una experiencia muy dura.

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updated Oct 25, 2013
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
:) - ian-hill, Oct 23, 2013
I would have to punch him in the snoot! - 0095ca4c, Oct 25, 2013
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My brother looks rough today.

Mi hermano tiene mal aspecto hoy.

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updated Oct 25, 2013
edited by migelis
posted by migelis
Good one migelis - pmikan-pam, Oct 23, 2013
:) - ian-hill, Oct 23, 2013
Oh that is too funny! Hola migelis! - 0095ca4c, Oct 25, 2013
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La áspera lengua de un gato que le permite quitar los aceites y parásitos.

The rough tongue of a cat allows them to remove oils and parasites.

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updated Oct 25, 2013
posted by bandit51jd
It's amazing isn't it, a dual purpose appendage :-) - 0095ca4c, Oct 25, 2013
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Cuando la superficie del asfalto es áspero las llantas gastan mucho más rápido.

When the surface of the asphalt is rough, the tires wear much more quickly.

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updated Oct 25, 2013
posted by rogspax
Which is which?? - rac1, Oct 25, 2013
I suppose heat would affect them adversely also? - 0095ca4c, Oct 25, 2013
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A dried sea sponge is very rough until it is soaked in water.

Una esponja de mar es muy áspero hasta que se remoja en agua.

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updated Oct 26, 2013
posted by 0095ca4c
Nice picture:) - migelis, Oct 26, 2013