What is the Spanish word for "harshness"?

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

English

harshness

Spanish

dureza

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Alternative translations of "harshness"

severidad
rigidez
aspereza
crueldad

Examples of how to use "harshness" in Spanish

English
I was surprised by the winter's harshness.
Spanish
Me sorprendió la dureza del invierno.
English
The harshness of winter surprised the hikers.
Spanish
La dureza del invierno sorprendió a los excursionistas.
English
She noticed the harshness in his tone.
Spanish
Ella notó la dureza en su tono.
English
Plants suffered from the harshness of sunlight.
Spanish
Las plantas sufrieron por la dureza de la luz solar.
English
We discussed the harshness of the punishment.
Spanish
Discutimos la dureza del castigo.

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