How do you say "rough" in Italian?

Grezzo

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "rough" is Grezzo.

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Pronunciation

Grezzo is GREHT-tso, stress on the first syllable, with the double Z making a sharp TS sound in the middle.

Grammar notes

Grezzo is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

La corteccia dell'albero è ruvida.

The bark of the tree feels rough.

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How to remember Grezzo

Grezzo describes something raw and unfinished, like a gritty, un-sanded surface.

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Questions about Grezzo

How do you pronounce Grezzo?

Grezzo is GREHT-tso, stress on the first syllable, with the double Z making a sharp TS sound in the middle.

Is Grezzo formal or casual?

Grezzo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Grezzo used in Italian?

Grezzo is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La corteccia dell'albero è ruvida. (The bark of the tree feels rough.).

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