This is the 6084th most frequent Portuguese word.
carpalhosa
"Carpalhosa" is not a standard Portuguese word; it may be a misspelling or a regional term.
In this sentence, 'carpalhosa' describes the road as being rugged, uneven, highlighting the surface quality.
A estrada carpalhosa dificultava a passagem dos carros.
The rugged road made it difficult for cars to pass.
Here, 'carpalhoso' refers metaphorically to someone's behavior, describing it as harsh or abrasive, extending its literal meaning to a figurative sense.
Seu comportamento carpalhoso deixou todos desconfortáveis.
His abrasive behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
'Carpalhosa' is used to characterize the stones as being rough or jagged, which interferes with easy movement.