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harsh

[/hɑːrʃ/]
adjective
áspero
1. rough or unpleasant to the touch, taste, or ear
The harsh fabric irritated her skin.
O tecido áspero irritou sua pele.
2. severe, stern, or unkind in manner or tone
He spoke in a harsh voice to the students.
Ele falou em tom áspero aos alunos.
3. unpleasantly bright or intense
The harsh sunlight made her squint.
A luz solar intensa fez ela franzir os olhos.
4. difficult or cruel in effect
The harsh winter conditions made survival difficult.
As condições invernais severas dificultaram a sobrevivência.
Synonyms
roughseveresternunkindabrasivebrusqueunpleasant
Antonyms
gentlesoftmildkindpleasantsmoothmelodious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áspero
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
áspero
standard usage
São Paulo
áspero
standard usage
Portugal
áspero
universal in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

harsh reality
harsh truth
harsh words
harsh on someone
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