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10 Language-to-English DictionariesÁspero
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈaspeɾo
"El tejido áspero del saco era perfecto para llevar objetos pesados."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Rough or harsh in texture; not smooth or fine.
"The coarse fabric of the sack was perfect for carrying heavy items." - 2
Lacking refinement or sophistication; vulgar.
"His coarse jokes were not appreciated at the formal dinner."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English cors, meaning ordinary or common, likely a shortening of Middle English coercen or related to Old French cours. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from 'ordinary in quality' to rough, harsh, or lacking in fineness of texture or manners.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Coarse" is said worldwide
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Grossier
Transliteration: gʁo.sje
"Le tissu grossier du sac était parfait pour transporter des objets lourds."
Grob
Transliteration: ɡʁoːb
"Der grobe Stoff des Sacks war perfekt für das Tragen schwerer Gegenstände."
Ruvido
Transliteration: ˈruvido
"Il tessuto ruvido del sacco era perfetto per trasportare oggetti pesanti."
Áspero
Transliteration: ˈaspeɾo
"El tejido áspero del saco era perfecto para llevar objetos pesados."
Grosseiro
Transliteration: ɡroˈseɾu
"O tecido grosseiro do saco era perfeito para carregar objetos pesados."
कच्चा
Transliteration: kaccha
"सामान ले जाने के लिए थैले का कच्चा कपड़ा सही था।"
粗糙
Transliteration: cūcāo
"袋子的粗糙面料非常适合携带重物。"
거친
Transliteration: geo-chin
"가방의 거친 천은 무거운 물건을 나르는 데 적합했습니다."
粗い
Transliteration: arai
"その袋の粗い布地は重い物を運ぶのに適していました。"
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