roughly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrʌfli/ AmE /ˈrʌfli/

adverb en → es

1 APPROXIMATELY A2

used for saying that a number or amount is not exact but gives an idea of the size, cost, etc.

aproximadamente, más o menos

  • roughly + num

Collocations roughly 100 people · roughly $50

  • The cost will be roughly £3,000.

    El costo será aproximadamente de 3.000 libras.

2 ROUGH B1

used for saying that something is not smooth or exact, but has an uneven surface or shape

irregularmente, ásperamente

  • roughly + adj

Collocations a roughly circular area · the roughly hewn stone

  • The surface was roughly textured.

    La superficie estaba texturizada de manera irregular.

3 ROUGHLY B2

used for saying that something is done in a quick and careless way, without much care or attention to detail

de prisa y sin cuidado

  • roughly + verb

Collocations to roughly estimate · to roughly sketch

  • He roughly sketched the outline of a house.

    Dibujó rápidamente un esbozo de una casa.