What is the Spanish word for "gruff"?

Learn how to say "gruff" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

gruff

Spanish

áspero

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Alternative translations of "gruff"

bronco
rudo
tosco
gruñón

Examples of how to use "gruff" in Spanish

English
His gruff voice hid a kind heart.
Spanish
Su voz áspera escondía un corazón amable.
English
The old man spoke in a gruff voice.
Spanish
El anciano habló con una voz áspera.
English
Her gruff reply surprised the polite student.
Spanish
Su respuesta áspera sorprendió al estudiante educado.
English
A gruff guard checked our bags quickly.
Spanish
Un guardia rudo revisó nuestras bolsas rápidamente.
English
He gave a gruff laugh at the joke.
Spanish
Él soltó una carcajada áspera ante la broma.

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His gruff voice hid a kind heart.

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