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grossura

[gro.su.'ra]
nounfemininepl: grossuras
thickness
1. The quality or state of being thick; the dimension of something measured from one surface to the opposite
The thickness of the wall is 30 centimeters.
A grossura da parede é de 30 centímetros.
2. A measure of density or heaviness of a material
The fabric has a pleasant thickness to it.
O tecido tem uma grossura agradável.
3. Coarseness or rudeness of manner or behavior
His grossness of speech offended everyone.
A grossura do seu comportamento ofendeu a todos.
Synonyms
espessuradensidadecorpulência
Antonyms
finuradelicadezaleveza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grossura
Standard usage for physical thickness
Portugal
grossura
Standard usage, also used for rudeness or coarseness
Rio de Janeiro
grossura
Common colloquial usage for disrespect or impudence

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma grossura - to be rude or disrespectful
com toda a grossura - bluntly, rudely
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