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rough speech

[/rʌf spiːtʃ/]
nounpl: rough speeches
fala áspera
1. Speech that is coarse, crude, or lacking in refinement; often characterized by harsh tone, offensive language, or abrupt manner of speaking
His rough speech offended many people at the formal dinner.
Sua fala áspera ofendeu muitas pessoas no jantar formal.
2. Unpolished or unrefined manner of expression, often associated with lower socioeconomic classes or informal settings
Despite his rough speech, he had a kind heart.
Apesar de sua fala áspera, ele tinha um coração bondoso.
NYC Slang
street talk; rough around the edges
Synonyms
crude speechcoarse languageharsh tonevulgar speechuncouth expression
Antonyms
refined speechpolite speechgentle toneeloquent speechcourteous language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fala áspera; linguagem grosseira
Common usage in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
fala de malandros; jeito bruto de falar
Often associated with informal urban speech
São Paulo
fala grossa; linguagem áspera
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
fala áspera; modo de falar brusco
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight regional variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak one's mind
no beating around the bush
call a spade a spade
not mince words
speak plainly
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