rocky

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BrE /ˈrɒkɪ/ AmE /ˈrɑːkɪ/

adjective en → es

1 ROUGH [attributive / predicative] A2

having many rocks or stones on the surface, especially in a way that makes it difficult to walk over

rocoso, lleno de piedras

  • a rocky area/path

Collocations rocky terrain · rocky coast

  • The path was very rocky and difficult to walk on.

    El sendero estaba muy rocoso y difícil de caminar.

2 RELATIONSHIP [attributive / predicative] B1

having problems or difficulties, especially in a relationship between people

tensión en las relaciones, conflictivo

  • a rocky relationship

Collocations rocky marriage · rocky friendship

  • Their marriage has been quite rocky recently.

    Su matrimonio ha sido bastante conflictivo recientemente.

3 SEA [attributive / predicative] B2

of the sea, with big waves and strong currents that make it difficult for ships to sail safely

mar embravecido, peligroso para navegar

  • rocky seas

Collocations rocky waters · rocky sea conditions

  • The ship had to avoid the rocky seas.

    El barco tuvo que evitar las aguas peligrosas.