B1 — Intermediate😤 Emotions
Essere un tipo burbero
To be a gruff / surly person
Literal Translation
"To be a gruff type"
What it means
To have a rough exterior and be socially abrupt
Example in context
"Sembra un tipo burbero ma in realtà è gentile."
"He seems gruff but he is actually kind."
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