gruff in Spanish
gruff in Spanish is fosco, hosco, áspero — gruff means rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
gruff in Spanish
fosco
having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
hosco
having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
áspero
having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
ronco
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 Spanish?
"gruff" in Spanish is fosco, hosco, áspero. 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 Spanish, "gruff" is fosco, hosco, áspero.
Are there other ways to say "gruff" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "gruff": fosco, hosco, áspero, ronco.
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