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rozzo

rough

adjective ROT-tsoh Rare

Origin: From Latin rudius (rough, raw), influenced by Germanic forms.

Also means

coarse

Usage Note

Rozzo describes both physical coarseness (rough texture) and personal manner (boorish, uncouth). Un tipo rozzo means a crude person; una superficie rozza is a rough surface. Do not confuse with ruvido, which is primarily physical/tactile.

Examples

"Ha modi rozzi e poco educati."

Natural Translation

He has rough and rude manners.

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