1. A surface texture that is coarse, unpolished, or unsmooth, typically in construction, manufacturing, or artistic contexts
The contractor applied a rough finish to the concrete walls.
O empreiteiro aplicou um acabamento áspero nas paredes de concreto.
2. In painting or coating, a preliminary application that is not yet refined or polished
The first coat had a rough finish before the final sanding.
A primeira demão tinha um acabamento áspero antes do lixamento final.
3. In textiles, a fabric surface that has not been smoothed or refined
The linen had a rough finish that added to its rustic appeal.
O linho tinha um acabamento áspero que acrescentava apelo rústico.