How is the word áspero translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
Abrasive
adjective

Duro ou rude na maneira ou na textura.

Harsh or rough in manner or texture.

Examples with “áspero”

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  • Os comentários ásperos dele incomodaram todos. — His abrasive comments upset everyone.

  • Usa um abrasivo fino para alisar a madeira. — Use a fine abrasive to smooth the wood.

  • Porque é que ele é tão áspero com os novos colegas? — Why is he so abrasive with new coworkers?

  • Este abrasivo é demasiado grosso para o vidro. — This abrasive is too coarse for glass.

  • Ele pediu desculpa por ter sido áspero na reunião. — He apologized for being abrasive at the meeting.

  • Que abrasivos usas no metal? — Which abrasives do you use on metal?

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