rough textures

[rʌf 'tɛkstʃərz]
nounpl: rough textures
texturas ásperas
1. surfaces or materials that have an uneven, coarse, or bumpy quality when touched; not smooth
The rough textures of the brick wall contrasted with the smooth marble floor.
As texturas ásperas da parede de tijolos contrastavam com o piso de mármore liso.
2. in art and design, visual or tactile qualities that appear coarse or unpolished
The artist deliberately used rough textures to create a sense of rawness in the painting.
O artista deliberadamente usou texturas ásperas para criar uma sensação de crudeza na pintura.
3. tactile sensations that are harsh, grainy, or jagged to the touch
Children enjoyed exploring the rough textures of the tree bark and sand.
As crianças gostavam de explorar as texturas ásperas da casca da árvore e da areia.
In Brazilian design and architecture, rough textures are increasingly valued in contemporary interior design for creating authentic, industrial aesthetics. This contrasts with traditional preferences for polished surfaces. In the USA, rough textures are often associated with artisanal or handmade qualities, particularly in craft movements and sustainable design.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
coarse surfacesbumpy texturesuneven finishesgrainy surfacesabrasive textures
Antonyms / Antônimos
smooth texturessleek surfacespolished finishessilky textures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
texturas ásperas
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
texturas ásperas
commonly used in design and art contexts
São Paulo
texturas ásperas
preferred in industrial and architectural applications
Portugal
texturas ásperas
equivalent usage; sometimes 'texturas grosseiras' in older contexts

Related Words

texturesurface finishtactile qualityroughnesscoarsenessmaterial properties

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough around the edges
in the rough
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