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rough finish

[/rʌf ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: rough finishes
acabamento áspero
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.
Synonyms
coarse finishunpolished finishtextured finishcrude finish
Antonyms
smooth finishpolished finishrefined finishglossy finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento áspero
standard usage in construction and manufacturing contexts
São Paulo
acabamento bruto
commonly used in construction industry
Rio de Janeiro
acabamento tosco
alternative colloquial term
Portugal
acabamento grosseiro
more formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

unfinished business
rough around the edges
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