This is the 12905th most frequent Portuguese word.
ásperos
Rough or harsh.
Here, 'ásperos' describes the physical quality of the paths, indicating they are uneven or rough.
Os caminhos ásperos no campo dificultavam a jornada.
The rough paths in the field made the journey difficult.
In this sentence, 'ásperos' is used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior as being harsh or coarse.
Ele tinha modos ásperos nas conversas com os colegas.
He had rough manners during conversations with his colleagues.
This usage of 'ásperos' refers to the texture of the stone, specifically indicating its lack of smoothness.