rouco
1. having a rough, harsh, or grating quality of sound; resembling the sound of rasping
He spoke in a raspy voice due to his cold.
Ele falava com uma voz rouca por causa de seu resfriado.
2. rough or coarse to the touch
The raspy texture of the sandpaper made it perfect for the job.
A textura áspera do papel de lixa o tornava perfeito para o trabalho.
3. characterized by a grating or irritating sound or sensation
The raspy sound of the old door hinges annoyed everyone.
O som áspero das dobradiças da porta velha irritava todos.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'raspy' or 'rouco' is commonly used to describe someone recovering from illness, smoking heavily, or shouting. It's often associated with rock singers or aging voices in popular culture. In Brazil, describing someone's voice as 'rouco' is a neutral observation about their vocal quality, often temporary and related to health conditions.
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