abrasive

BrE /ˈabrəsɪv/ AmE /ˈæbrəsɪv/

adjective en → es

1 ROUGH [attributive / predicative] B2

having a rough surface that wears down other surfaces

abrasivo, rugoso

  • an abrasive surface

Collocations abrasive paper · abrasive cleaner

  • The floor was covered with an abrasive material.

    El suelo estaba cubierto con un material abrasivo.

2 CRITICAL [attributive / predicative] B2

tending to upset or annoy people because of being rude and unfriendly

crítico, desagradable

  • an abrasive personality

Collocations abrasive comments · abrasive attitude

  • Her abrasive manner put everyone on edge.

    Su manera abrasiva puso a todos en tensión.