rough
gb/ɹˈʌf/ us/ɹˈʌf/
A2
Inglés
~ 2500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A2
property
1
Uneven or coarse in texture
Not smooth; having a surface with small high parts and low parts.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is rough
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rough' with 'tough'; 'tough' refers to strength or difficulty, not texture.
Sinónimos
coarse (Implies a more grainy or crude texture, often used for fabrics or manners.)
Antónimos
smooth (Describes a surface without bumps or irregularities.)
Colocaciones
rough surface
|rough skin
|rough texture
|rough edge
Temas
daily life
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The table's surface felt rough under my fingers.
- His hands were rough from years of hard work.
- Be careful, the metal has a rough edge.
- The road was rough and full of potholes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The wall is rough.
- Her hands are rough.
- The ground is rough here.
- This paper feels rough.
adjective
B1
property
2
Difficult or unpleasant situation or time
Hard or unpleasant to experience.
Patrón de uso:
a rough [day/time/period]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'rough' with 'tough' here; while similar in some contexts, 'rough' often focuses on discomfort rather than resilience.
Sinónimos
hard (A general term for something not easy to do or endure.)
Antónimos
easy (Describes something that is not difficult to experience.)
Colocaciones
rough day
|rough time
|rough start
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She’s had a rough week at work.
- It was a rough start to the season.
- He went through a rough patch after losing his job.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I had a rough day.
- He is going through a rough time.
- It was a rough night for me.
adjective
B1
property
3
Not exact; approximate
Close to the correct number, amount, or idea, but not exact.
Patrón de uso:
a rough [idea/estimate/number]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'rough' means 'bad' here; it refers to lack of detail, not poor quality.
Sinónimos
approximate (More formal; used in technical or precise contexts.)
Antónimos
exact (Fully accurate and detailed.)
Colocaciones
rough estimate
|rough idea
|rough calculation
Temas
measurement
|communication
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- I can give you a rough estimate of the cost.
- He sketched a rough outline of the plan.
- That’s just a rough guess, not the final figure.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is a rough number.
- I have a rough idea about the plan.
- We made a rough map.
adjective
B1
property
4
Harsh or violent in action
Strong and not gentle; may hurt someone or something.
Patrón de uso:
[someone/something] is rough with [someone/something]
Sinónimos
harsh (Can refer to both physical and non-physical severity; 'rough' here is more physical.)
Antónimos
gentle (Careful and soft in touch or action.)
Colocaciones
play rough
|rough handling
Temas
sports
|behavior
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The players were getting rough on the field.
- Don’t be so rough with the puppy.
- He gave me a rough shove as he passed.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The boys play rough.
- He is rough with his dog.
- She pushed me in a rough way.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
5
Long grass area on golf course
On a golf course, an area with long grass that is harder to hit the ball from.
Sinónimos
long grass area (golf) (A descriptive phrase used instead of the golf term.)
Colocaciones
hit into the rough
Temas
sports
Ejemplos
- His ball landed in the rough.
- She struggled to get out of the rough on her second shot.
- Avoid hitting into the rough if you can.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The ball is in the rough.
- I hit my ball into the rough.
- It is hard to play in the rough.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
rough
AFI
GB/ɹˈʌf/
US/ɹˈʌf/
Sílabas y acento
rough (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (rough)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: rough
- Comparative: rougher
- Superlative: roughest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
in the rough
1/ˈɪn ðə ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase
In an unfinished state
Not finished or prepared; in its natural form.
Ejemplos
- The diamond was found in the rough before being cut and polished.
- His talent is still in the rough but shows great promise.
play rough
1/plˈeɪ ɹˈʌf/
fixed phrase
Play aggressively in sports/games
To play in a way that is strong and may hurt others, especially in games or sports.
Ejemplos
- The kids were playing rough in the backyard.
- Some players like to play rough to intimidate opponents.
rough around the edges
1/ɹˈʌf ɚˈaʊnd ðə ˈɛd͡ʒɪz/
idiom
informal
Good overall but with small faults
Having some small problems or faults but still good in general.
Ejemplos
- He’s a bit rough around the edges but has a good heart.
- The house is rough around the edges but very solid.
rough it
1/ɹˈʌf ˈɪt/
idiom
informal
Live without usual comforts for a while
To live without usual things like electricity, comfortable beds, or good food for a short time.
Ejemplos
- We had to rough it during our camping trip.
- They roughed it in a small cabin with no running water.
take the rough with the smooth
1/tˈeɪk ðə ɹˈʌf wˈɪθ ðə smˈuð/
idiom
Accept good and bad together
Accept both good and bad parts of life or a situation without complaint.
Ejemplos
- In this job you have to take the rough with the smooth.
- Marriage means taking the rough with the smooth.