rough objects

[rʌf ˈɑːbjɛkts]
noun phrasepl: rough objects
objetos ásperos
1. Items or things with a coarse, uneven, or jagged surface texture; not smooth or polished
The construction site was filled with rough objects like bricks and unfinished lumber.
O canteiro de obras estava cheio de objetos ásperos como tijolos e madeira não acabada.
2. Objects that are crude, unrefined, or in an unfinished state
The artist worked with rough objects before creating the final sculpture.
O artista trabalhou com objetos brutos antes de criar a escultura final.
3. Items that lack smoothness or polish and may cause discomfort or injury if handled carelessly
Children should be kept away from rough objects that could cause splinters.
As crianças devem ser mantidas longe de objetos ásperos que podem causar lascas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'rough objects' is commonly used in construction, art, and safety contexts. The term emphasizes practical concerns about surface quality and handling precautions. In Brazil, safety warnings about 'objetos ásperos' are frequently seen in workplaces and industrial settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
coarse objectsunpolished objectsjagged objectsunfinished objectscrude objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
smooth objectspolished objectsrefined objectsfinished objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos ásperos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos ásperos / coisas speras
Common colloquial variation
São Paulo
objetos ásperos
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
objetos rugosos
Portuguese preference for 'rugoso' over 'áspero' in some contexts

Related Words

texturesurfaceabrasiveunevencoarsesmoothness

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough around the edges
take it rough
in the rough
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