B1 — Intermediateadjective
brusco
brusque, abrupt, sharp
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
seccosgarbatoasproruvidotagliente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
gentileaffabilegarbatodolcecortese
Usage note
'Brusco' applies to manner of speech and sudden changes ('cambiamento brusco' = abrupt change). 'Ruvido' is more physical (rough texture).
Example
"La sua risposta brusca mi ha sorpreso — di solito è molto gentile."
"His abrupt reply surprised me — he is usually very kind."
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