gritty

having a rough surface that feels like sand or small pieces of stone

rugoso, áspero

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Collocations gritty road · gritty texture

• The path was very gritty and uncomfortable to walk on.

  El sendero estaba muy áspero y era incómodo de caminar.

showing determination, courage, and a willingness to work hard in difficult situations

tenaz, resuelto, con espíritsud

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Collocations gritty determination · gritty attitude

• She has a gritty determination to succeed.

  Ella tiene una determinación tenaz para tener éxito.

showing or dealing with real-life situations in an honest and direct way, often including unpleasant details

realista, crudo, sin adornos

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Collocations gritty realism · gritty portrayal

• The film is gritty and realistic, showing the harsh realities of life in a big city.

  La película es realista y cruda, mostrando las duras realidades de la vida en una gran ciudad.