What does "hosco" mean in English?

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Spanish

hosco

English

surly

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Alternative translations of "hosco"

gloomy
sullen
morose
stern

Examples of how to use "hosco" in Spanish

Spanish
Tenía un carácter hosco y reservado.
English
He had a gruff and reserved personality.
Spanish
El profesor tiene un carácter hosco.
English
The teacher has a gruff personality.
Spanish
Su perro parece hosco con los extraños.
English
His dog seems aloof with strangers.
Spanish
Me habló con tono hosco y breve.
English
He spoke to me in a brusque and brief tone.
Spanish
La puerta vieja tiene un aspecto hosco.
English
The old door looks bleak.

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Tenía un carácter hosco y reservado.

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