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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
adj
hoarse-voiced.

What does "gruff" mean?

  1. adj Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
    "The old caretaker had a gruff manner but a kind heart."
  2. 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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