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scabroso — meaning in English

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English meaning

scabrous adj Rough and coarse to the touch, as if covered in scabs or scales.

Senses

scabroso is used for these senses in English:

risqué Slightly sexually suggestive; bordering on indelicate.
scabrous Covered with scales or scabs; hence, very coarse or rough.

scabrous — full definition

adj Rough and coarse to the touch, as if covered in scabs or scales.
adj Very unpleasant and off-putting.
adj (of a topic) Shocking or indecent, often dealing with sexual matters.
adj (of music or writing) Harsh and lacking any smoothness or polish.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

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