Raspy Meaning in English
word
ˈɹæspi
RAS-pee
ɹˈɑːspi
RAH-spee
Definición
Describes a voice or sound that is rough, harsh, or scratchy, often because of a sore throat or damage.
Uso & Matices
Mainly describes voices, especially when someone is sick or tired. Can also refer to rough sounds from objects. Informal and often used in negative or descriptive contexts ('raspy voice', 'raspy cough'). Not as strong as 'hoarse', but similar.
Spanish: áspero - ronco (voz)Portuguese (BR): áspero - rouco (voz)Portuguese (PT): áspero - rouco (voz)Chinese (Simplified): 沙哑的 - 粗哑的Chinese (Traditional): 沙啞的 - 粗啞的Hindi: कर्कश - खरखरीली (आवाज़)Arabic: أجش - خشن (الصوت)Bengali: কর্কশ - খসখসে (শব্দ)Russian: хриплый - сиплыйJapanese: しわがれた - ガラガラしたVietnamese: khàn khàn - rè rèKorean: 쉰 - 거친Turkish: boğuk - kısık - çatallıUrdu: بھدی - بھاری(آواز)Indonesian: serak - parau
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He has a raspy voice from shouting too much.
basic
After his cold, her laugh sounded raspy.
basic
The old radio made a raspy sound.
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Her voice got really raspy after the concert last night.
natural
I love singers with deep, raspy voices—it's so unique.
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Sorry, my voice is a bit raspy this morning—I think I'm getting sick.
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