How is the word romo translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Blunt
adjective

Que no tiene filo ni punta afilada.

Not sharp, having a dull edge or point.

Examples with “romo”

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  • Este cuchillo está demasiado romo para cortar bien. — This knife is too blunt to cut properly.

  • Agradezco tus comentarios tan francos sobre mi trabajo. — I appreciate your blunt feedback on my work.

  • Embota el cuchillo antes de usarlo con las verduras. — Please blunt the knife before using it on the vegetables.

  • ¿Me pasas las tijeras romas? — Could you pass me the blunt scissors?

  • ¿Puedes ser un poco más franco con los problemas que ves? — Can you be a bit more blunt about the issues?

  • No pretendía suavizar mi crítica; solo quería ayudar. — I didn’t mean to blunt my criticism; I just wanted to help.

  • Encontré un lápiz despuntado en el cajón. — I found a blunt pencil in the drawer.

  • Su manera tan franca sorprendió a todos en la reunión. — His blunt manner surprised everyone at the meeting.

  • Trabaja para atenuar los efectos negativos de las malas noticias. — He works to blunt the negative effects of bad news.

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