harsh

cruel or unkind, especially in the way you speak to someone

crudo, cruel, duro

• a harsh word/remark

Collocations harsh criticism · harsh words

• She was shocked by his harsh remarks.

  Estuvo sorprendida por sus duras palabras.

very strong or severe, especially in a way that is unpleasant

fuerte, severo, intenso

• a harsh wind/snow/rain

Collocations harsh weather · harsh conditions

• The winter was very harsh.

  El invierno fue muy riguroso.

severe or strict, especially in the way that someone is punished or treated

dura, severa, rigurosa

• harsh laws/rules

Collocations harsh punishment · harsh treatment

• The judge gave him a harsh sentence.

  El juez le impuso una dura sentencia.

not smooth or soft, especially in the way something feels

rugoso, áspero, duro al tacto

• a harsh surface

Collocations harsh texture · harsh material

• The bark of the tree was very harsh.

  La corteza del árbol era muy rugosa.

having a voice that is unpleasant because it sounds rough or loud

ruda, áspera, desagradable

• a harsh voice

Collocations harsh tone of voice · harsh speaking voice

• She has a very harsh voice.

  Ella tiene una voz muy ruda.