rough

rough(
ruhf
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. áspero (surface)
I don't like this dress, the fabric is too rough.No me gusta este vestido, la tela es demasiado áspera.
b. accidentado (terrain)
The island of Lanzarote has a rough landscape.La isla de Lanzarote tiene un paisaje accidentado.
a. tormentoso
We can't take the boat out in this rough weather.No podemos sacar el bote con este tiempo tormentoso.
a. agitado
With rough seas and high winds, the small port had to be closed.Con el mar agitado y vientos huracanados, el pequeño puerto debió ser cerrado.
b. encrespado
I wouldn't dare surf here with such rough sea.No me atrevería a hacer surf aquí con un mar tan encrespado.
c. embravecido
The sea was rough, and no fishing boats went out to fish.El mar estaba embravecido, y ningún pesquero salió a faenar.
a. aproximado
Do you have a rough idea of the number of clients coming today?¿Tienes una idea aproximada del número de clientes que vendrán hoy?
a. duro
Life is rough and you have to be brave.La vida es dura y tienes que ser valiente.
a. brusco
The store clerk talked to me in a rough way.El dependiente me habló de manera brusca.
a. indispuesto
If you're feeling rough, why don't you lie down for a while?Si te sientes indispuesto, ¿por qué no te echas un rato?
b. mal (adverb)
I drank a lot at the party and felt a bit rough the day after.Bebí mucho en la fiesta y me encontraba bastante mal al día siguiente.
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