Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
áspero
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaspeɾo/
Meaning
- adjectiverough
Example
La toalla está áspera después de lavarla.
The towel is rough after washing it.
More examples
La madera sin tratar se siente áspera al tacto.
Untreated wood feels rough to the touch.
Core concept
A surface with a coarse, bumpy texture.
Common phrases
superficie áspera
rough surface
piel áspera
rough skin
textura áspera
rough texture
Similar words
rugoso: Rough with many small ridges or grooves, giving a clearly bumpy, textured feel.
rasposo: Very rough and scratchy, with a harsh texture that can catch or grate on the skin.
Definition in Spanish
Que se nota rugoso al tacto por tener irregularidades o pequeñas protuberancias en la superficie.
Word origin
It derives from Latin asper 'rough' through the Romance languages and denotes a surface that feels uneven because of small protuberances.
Usage tips
- The written accent on áspero marks stress on the antepenultimate syllable, and Spanish uses estar áspero for a temporarily rough texture while ser áspero describes a harsh character.