English–Spanish
“rough” in Spanish
How to say “rough” in Spanish
“Rough” in Spanish is rugoso.
Surface with small, irregular bumps and shallow ridges.
Example sentences with rugoso
La tela vieja se siente rugosa al tacto.
The old fabric feels rough to the touch.
Tips for using rugoso
- Refers mainly to a texture perceived by touch; for more generally coarse or abrasive surfaces use áspero and avoid using rugoso to describe a person's character.
Other Spanish words for “rough”
La toalla está áspera después de lavarla.
The towel is rough after washing it.