B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
grezzo
raw, rough, crude
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rozzogreggionon raffinatorusticoprimitivo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
raffinatolavoratorifinitoelegantesofisticato
Usage note
'Greggio' is used for oil (petrolio greggio = crude oil). 'Rozzo' describes a rough-mannered person. 'Rustico' can be charming in style.
Example
"Il legno grezzo deve essere levigato prima di verniciarlo."
"The raw wood needs to be sanded before varnishing."
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