adverb
English to Spanish Dictionary

roughly Meaning in Spanish (roughly significado en español)

aproximadamente, bruscamente, a grandes rasgos
aproximadamente in English:roughly
Phonetic:aprok-si-ma-da-men-te
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de roughly en español es aproximadamente, bruscamente, a grandes rasgos. (De manera aproximada; cerca de la cantidad, número o tiempo real.)

Definitions of Roughly

  1. 1
    adverb
    aproximadamente

    In an approximate manner; close to the actual amount, number, or time.

    De manera aproximada; cerca de la cantidad, número o tiempo real.

  2. 2
    adverb
    bruscamente

    In a harsh, violent, or ungentle way, often causing discomfort or damage.

    De una manera dura, violenta o poco gentil, a menudo causando incomodidad o daño.

  3. 3
    adverb
    a grandes rasgos

    Without much detail or precision, giving only a general idea or outline.

    Sin mucho detalle o precisión, dando solo una idea general o un esquema.

Example Sentences

business

“The construction will cost roughly five million dollars.”

La construcción costará aproximadamente cinco millones de dólares.

casual

“He was treated roughly by the security guards.”

Fue tratado bruscamente por los guardias de seguridad.

casual

“Roughly speaking, the meeting went well.”

A grandes rasgos, la reunión fue bien.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

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Inflected Word Forms

nounroughness
adjectiverough

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

roughly speakingexpression

Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact or precise.

roughly equalcollocation

Approximately the same in quantity, value, or measure.