gruff in Portuguese
gruff in Portuguese is rouco — gruff means rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
gruff in Portuguese
rouco
hoarse-voiced.
What does "gruff" mean?
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adj Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
"The old caretaker had a gruff manner but a kind heart."
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adj Low-pitched and hoarse in voice.
"He answered the phone in a gruff, sleepy voice."
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gruff in a sentence
- The old caretaker had a gruff manner but a kind heart.
- He answered the phone in a gruff, sleepy voice.
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What is "gruff" in Portuguese?
"gruff" in Portuguese is rouco. gruff means: Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
How do you use "gruff" in a sentence?
Example: "The old caretaker had a gruff manner but a kind heart." In Portuguese, "gruff" is rouco.
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