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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
adj
having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
hosco
adj
having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
áspero
adj
having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
ronco
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."

gruff in a sentence

  • The old caretaker had a gruff manner but a kind heart.
  • He answered the phone in a gruff, sleepy voice.

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

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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