rouco
1. rough or harsh in sound; having a voice that sounds grating or gravelly
After shouting at the concert, his voice became hoarse.
Depois de gritar no show, sua voz ficou rouca.
2. affected by a temporary loss of voice or voice quality, typically due to illness, overuse, or irritation
The singer had to cancel the performance because she was too hoarse to perform.
A cantora teve que cancelar o show porque estava muito rouca para se apresentar.
3. producing a rough or harsh sound
He spoke in a hoarse whisper during the meeting.
Ele falou em um sussurro rouco durante a reunião.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, describing someone as hoarse is common in contexts of illness, fatigue, or overuse of the voice. In Brazil, it's frequently used when discussing singers, teachers, or others who strain their voices professionally. The condition is often attributed to 'gripe' (flu) or laryngeal issues.
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