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harsh in Spanish

harsh in Spanish is severo, duro, adusto — harsh means unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.

harsh in Spanish

severo
adj
duro
adj
adusto
adj
cruel
adj
riguroso
adj
áspero
adj
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
rudo
adj
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
despotricar
verb
(ambitransitive, slang) To negatively criticize.

What does "harsh" mean?

  1. adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
    "The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon."
  2. adj Overly critical or unkind in tone.
    "I thought his comments on her essay were far too harsh."
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harsh in a sentence

  • The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon.
  • Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing.
  • I thought his comments on her essay were far too harsh.
  • She regretted her harsh words as soon as she saw his face.

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What is "harsh" in Spanish?
"harsh" in Spanish is severo, duro, adusto. harsh means: Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
How do you use "harsh" in a sentence?
Example: "The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon." In Spanish, "harsh" is severo, duro, adusto.
Are there other ways to say "harsh" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "harsh": severo, duro, adusto, cruel, riguroso, áspero.
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