B1 adjective #9,000 よく出る

rocoso

Imagine a place with many, many rocks. Not soft ground or smooth sand, but hard, bumpy stones everywhere. We call that 'rocoso'.

Think of a mountain that's difficult to walk on because of all the stones – that mountain is 'rocoso'. Or a path that's full of rocks, making it tricky to walk. That path is also 'rocoso'.

It simply means 'rocky' in English. When you see a place covered in rocks, you can say it's 'rocoso'.

When you're walking in the mountains or by the sea, you might see a lot of rocks. In Spanish, to describe something that has many rocks, or is made of rocks, we use the adjective rocoso.

Think of it like our English word "rocky." So, if you're on a path that's full of stones, you could say it's un camino rocoso. Or, a mountain might have a very rocosa peak. It's a simple way to describe a landscape with lots of rocks.

When talking about something rocoso, you're essentially describing a landscape or a surface that's either made of rocks or has a lot of them. Think of a rocky mountain path, a craggy coastline, or even just a very stony piece of ground. It's a straightforward word that paints a clear picture of a place dominated by rocks. You'll often hear it used in descriptions of nature and geography.

rocoso 30秒で

  • rocky
  • stony
  • full of rocks

How Formal Is It?

フォーマル

"La topografía del área es predominantemente pedregosa, dificultando la agricultura."

ニュートラル

"El paisaje era rocoso y accidentado, pero hermoso."

カジュアル

"Ese camino es super con muchas piedras, ¡cuidado!"

Child friendly

"¡Mira, el suelo está lleno de piedras grandes!"

スラング

"Después de la tormenta, el jardín quedó apedreado."

発音ガイド

UK /roˈkoso/
US /roʊˈkoʊsoʊ/
ko
韻が合う語
oso goloso hermoso
よくある間違い
  • Mispronouncing the 'r' sound.
  • Not stressing the correct syllable.

難易度

読解 1/5

Short word, common concept.

ライティング 1/5

Straightforward spelling.

スピーキング 1/5

Easy to pronounce.

リスニング 1/5

Clear pronunciation.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

la roca (rock) la montaña (mountain) el terreno (terrain)

次に学ぶ

la piedra (stone) pedregoso (stony, full of small stones) el acantilado (cliff)

上級

la geología (geology) la orografía (orography) la formación rocosa (rock formation)

レベル別の例文

1

La montaña es muy rocosa.

The mountain is very rocky.

2

El camino es rocoso y difícil de caminar.

The path is rocky and difficult to walk.

3

Hay muchas piedras en la playa rocosa.

There are many stones on the rocky beach.

4

Prefiero las montañas rocosas para escalar.

I prefer rocky mountains for climbing.

5

El suelo del jardín es un poco rocoso.

The garden soil is a little rocky.

6

Vimos una cueva rocosa en la excursión.

We saw a rocky cave on the excursion.

7

Es difícil construir una casa en terreno rocoso.

It's difficult to build a house on rocky terrain.

8

Las colinas rocosas son bonitas al atardecer.

The rocky hills are beautiful at sunset.

1

El sendero de montaña era tan rocoso que apenas podíamos avanzar, incluso con botas de senderismo resistentes.

The mountain path was so rocky that we could barely advance, even with sturdy hiking boots.

Here, 'rocoso' describes the path, indicating it's full of rocks. 'Apenas' means 'barely'.

2

A pesar de la naturaleza rocosa del terreno, los agricultores locales han logrado cultivar vides resistentes que producen un vino excepcional.

Despite the rocky nature of the terrain, local farmers have managed to cultivate hardy grapevines that produce exceptional wine.

'Naturaleza rocosa' refers to the rocky characteristic. 'A pesar de' means 'despite'.

3

La costa atlántica de Galicia es famosa por sus playas rocosas y sus impresionantes acantilados que desafían la fuerza del océano.

The Atlantic coast of Galicia is famous for its rocky beaches and impressive cliffs that defy the ocean's strength.

'Playas rocosas' describes beaches with rocks. 'Famosa por' means 'famous for'.

4

El paisaje lunar, desolado y rocoso, ofrecía una vista sobrecogedora que pocos humanos han tenido el privilegio de contemplar.

The lunar landscape, desolate and rocky, offered an awe-inspiring view that few humans have had the privilege to contemplate.

'Paisaje lunar' is the lunar landscape. 'Desolado y rocoso' describes its state.

5

Exploramos un antiguo cañón rocoso donde los siglos de erosión habían esculpido formas caprichosas en la piedra.

We explored an ancient rocky canyon where centuries of erosion had sculpted whimsical shapes into the stone.

'Cañón rocoso' is a rocky canyon. 'Esculpido formas' means 'sculpted shapes'.

6

La superficie del planeta Marte es predominantemente rocosa, con vastas extensiones de cráteres y desiertos de arena.

The surface of the planet Mars is predominantly rocky, with vast expanses of craters and sand deserts.

'Predominantemente rocosa' means predominantly rocky. 'Vastas extensiones' are vast expanses.

7

Superar la parte más rocosa de la ascensión requería no solo fuerza física, sino también una gran determinación mental.

Overcoming the rockiest part of the ascent required not only physical strength but also great mental determination.

'La parte más rocosa' means 'the rockiest part'. 'Requería no solo... sino también' means 'required not only... but also'.

8

A pesar de ser un terreno rocoso y árido, ciertas especies de plantas suculentas han adaptado para prosperar en estas condiciones extremas.

Despite being a rocky and arid terrain, certain species of succulent plants have adapted to thrive in these extreme conditions.

'Terreno rocoso y árido' describes a rocky and arid terrain. 'Han adaptado para prosperar' means 'have adapted to thrive'.

よく使う組み合わせ

terreno rocoso rocky terrain
costa rocosa rocky coast
suelo rocoso rocky soil
camino rocoso rocky path
fondo rocoso rocky bottom
ladera rocosa rocky hillside
pared rocosa rocky wall
isla rocosa rocky island
playa rocosa rocky beach
zona rocosa rocky area

よく使うフレーズ

La montaña tiene un terreno muy rocoso.

The mountain has very rocky terrain.

Caminamos por una costa rocosa durante horas.

We walked along a rocky coast for hours.

El suelo en este jardín es demasiado rocoso para plantar.

The soil in this garden is too rocky to plant.

Tuvimos que escalar un camino rocoso para llegar a la cima.

We had to climb a rocky path to reach the top.

El fondo del río es bastante rocoso aquí.

The bottom of the river is quite rocky here.

Las cabras subieron por la ladera rocosa sin problema.

The goats climbed the rocky hillside without a problem.

La pared rocosa ofrecía un desafío para los escaladores.

The rocky wall offered a challenge for climbers.

Visitamos una pequeña isla rocosa cerca de la costa.

We visited a small rocky island near the coast.

Prefiero las playas de arena, no las playas rocosas.

I prefer sandy beaches, not rocky beaches.

Esta es una zona rocosa, ten cuidado donde pisas.

This is a rocky area, be careful where you step.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'rocky' road, and 'rocoso' sounds like 'rock-o-so'.

視覚的連想

Imagine a rough, rocky mountain path. Visualize yourself hiking on this 'rocoso' terrain, feeling the stones under your feet.

Word Web

montaña (mountain) camino (path/road) playa (beach - if rocky) terreno (terrain) piedras (stones/rocks)

チャレンジ

Describe a place you know that is rocky using 'rocoso'. For example: 'La playa es muy rocosa.' (The beach is very rocky.) or 'Hay muchas montañas rocosas aquí.' (There are many rocky mountains here.)

よくある質問

10 問

While both refer to rocky terrain, 'rocoso' emphasizes the presence of large, prominent rocks, often making an area impassable or difficult to traverse. Think of a cliff face or a mountain peak. 'Pedregoso,' on the other hand, describes an area with many loose stones or pebbles, like a gravel path or a dry riverbed. So, a 'playa rocosa' would have big rocks, while a 'camino pedregoso' would be stony.

That's an interesting thought! While in English we might say someone has a 'rocky personality' meaning difficult or unyielding, 'rocoso' isn't typically used this way in Spanish. For personality, you might use words like 'terco' (stubborn) or 'inflexible' (inflexible). Stick to physical descriptions for 'rocoso'.

Yes, as mentioned, 'pedregoso' is a good one for areas with lots of small stones. You might also hear 'montañoso' for mountainous regions which are, by nature, often rocky. If you're talking about something literally made of rock, you could say 'de roca'.

Great question! 'Rocoso' is an adjective, so it needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it describes.

  • Masculine singular: rocoso (e.g., un terreno rocoso - a rocky terrain)
  • Masculine plural: rocosos (e.g., caminos rocosos - rocky paths)
  • Feminine singular: rocosa (e.g., una playa rocosa - a rocky beach)
  • Feminine plural: rocosas (e.g., las montañas rocosas - the rocky mountains)

You'll often hear 'rocoso' in descriptions of nature and geography. Some common phrases include:

  • Terreno rocoso (rocky terrain)
  • Costa rocosa (rocky coast)
  • Isla rocosa (rocky island)
  • Montaña rocosa (rocky mountain)
These are pretty straightforward and useful for describing landscapes.

'Rocoso' is a standard, neutral word. It's not particularly formal or informal. You can use it in everyday conversation, in written descriptions, or in more academic contexts without it sounding out of place.

It can, depending on the context! A 'camino rocoso' (rocky path) might imply it's difficult to walk on. A 'costa rocosa' (rocky coast) might suggest it's not ideal for swimming due to the rocks. So, while 'rocoso' itself just means 'full of rocks,' the implication of difficulty or even danger can arise from the nature of rocks themselves.

The root word is 'roca,' which means 'rock' in Spanish. So, 'rocoso' literally means 'rocky' or 'full of rocks.' It's a very direct and descriptive word.

No, you wouldn't use 'rocoso' to describe food. If food is hard, you'd use words like 'duro' (hard). 'Rocoso' is strictly for describing things that are literally made of or covered in rocks.

The pronunciation is roh-KOH-soh.

  • The 'r' at the beginning is a single tap of the tongue, like the 'tt' in 'butter' in American English.
  • 'o' is like the 'o' in 'go'.
  • 'c' is a hard 'k' sound.
  • 's' is a soft 's' sound.

自分をテスト 60 問

fill blank A1

La montaña es muy ______.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocosa

The mountain is very 'rocosa' (rocky), meaning it's full of rocks.

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El camino al castillo es ______.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The path to the castle is 'rocoso' (rocky).

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No me gusta la playa ______; prefiero la arena.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocosa

I don't like the 'rocosa' (rocky) beach; I prefer sand.

fill blank A1

Hay muchas piedras en este terreno ______.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

There are many stones in this 'rocoso' (rocky) terrain.

fill blank A1

El sendero en el bosque es un poco ______.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The path in the forest is a little 'rocoso' (rocky).

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Cuidado, el suelo aquí es muy ______.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

Be careful, the ground here is very 'rocoso' (rocky).

listening A1

The mountain is rocky.

正解! おしい! 正解: La montaña es rocosa.
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listening A1

That beach has very rocky terrain.

正解! おしい! 正解: Esa playa tiene un terreno muy rocoso.
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listening A1

The path is rocky and difficult.

正解! おしい! 正解: El camino es rocoso y difícil.
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speaking A1

Read this aloud:

La playa es rocosa.

Focus: rocosa

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speaking A1

Read this aloud:

El suelo es rocoso.

Focus: suelo, rocoso

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speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Es un terreno rocoso.

Focus: terreno, rocoso

正解! おしい! 正解:
multiple choice A2

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: La montaña es muy ___.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The sentence describes a mountain, and 'rocoso' means rocky, which fits the description of many mountains.

multiple choice A2

Which word describes a place full of stones?

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

'Rocoso' specifically means consisting of or full of rocks.

multiple choice A2

El sendero estaba muy ___ y era difícil caminar.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

If a path is difficult to walk on, it's often because it's rocky ('rocoso').

true false A2

Un camino rocoso es fácil de caminar.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

A rocky path ('camino rocoso') is usually difficult to walk on, not easy.

true false A2

La playa tiene mucha arena y es rocosa.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

A beach with a lot of sand is typically sandy, not rocky. 'Rocoso' means full of rocks.

true false A2

Una montaña puede ser rocosa.

正解! おしい! 正解: 正しい

Many mountains are indeed rocky, so this statement is true.

listening A2

The mountain is very rocky and difficult to climb.

正解! おしい! 正解: La montaña es muy rocosa y difícil de escalar.
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listening A2

We walked along a rocky path by the sea.

正解! おしい! 正解: Caminamos por un sendero rocoso junto al mar.
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listening A2

The landscape of Mars is rocky.

正解! おしい! 正解: El paisaje de Marte es rocoso.
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speaking A2

Read this aloud:

La playa tiene muchas piedras rocosas.

Focus: rocosas

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Ese terreno es rocoso, ten cuidado.

Focus: terreno, rocoso

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Prefiero las montañas rocosas para escalar.

Focus: prefiero, rocosas

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writing A2

Imagine you are describing a mountain path to a friend. Use 'rocoso' to describe part of the path. Write two sentences.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

El camino es muy rocoso en esta parte. Hay muchas piedras grandes.

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writing A2

You are at the beach and notice some parts are very rocky. Write two sentences describing the rocky areas of the beach, using 'rocoso'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Esta parte de la playa es muy rocosa. Prefiero la arena para caminar.

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writing A2

Think about a place you have visited that was very rocky. Describe it in two sentences, using 'rocoso'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

El paisaje era muy rocoso. Había rocas por todas partes.

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reading A2

¿Cómo es la colina donde está el castillo?

Read this passage:

El viejo castillo está en una colina. La colina es muy rocosa y difícil de subir. Por eso, pocas personas van allí.

¿Cómo es la colina donde está el castillo?

正解! おしい! 正解: Es rocosa y difícil de subir.

The passage says 'La colina es muy rocosa y difícil de subir.'

正解! おしい! 正解: Es rocosa y difícil de subir.

The passage says 'La colina es muy rocosa y difícil de subir.'

reading A2

¿Por qué no pudieron caminar descalzos en una parte de la playa?

Read this passage:

Ayer fuimos a la playa. Una parte de la playa era muy bonita con arena suave. Pero otra parte era muy rocosa y no pudimos caminar descalzos allí.

¿Por qué no pudieron caminar descalzos en una parte de la playa?

正解! おしい! 正解: Porque era muy rocosa.

The passage states 'otra parte era muy rocosa y no pudimos caminar descalzos allí.'

正解! おしい! 正解: Porque era muy rocosa.

The passage states 'otra parte era muy rocosa y no pudimos caminar descalzos allí.'

reading A2

¿Qué tipo de caminos no le gustan al perro?

Read this passage:

Mi perro no le gusta caminar por caminos rocosos. Sus patas son muy sensibles. Prefiere los parques con césped.

¿Qué tipo de caminos no le gustan al perro?

正解! おしい! 正解: Caminos rocosos.

The passage says 'Mi perro no le gusta caminar por caminos rocosos.'

正解! おしい! 正解: Caminos rocosos.

The passage says 'Mi perro no le gusta caminar por caminos rocosos.'

multiple choice B1

Which word best describes a mountain trail covered with many stones?

正解! おしい! 正解: Rocoso

Rocoso means rocky, which fits a trail with many stones. Arenoso means sandy, Boscoso means wooded, and Nevado means snowy.

multiple choice B1

If you are walking on a 'terreno rocoso', what kind of ground are you on?

正解! おしい! 正解: Uneven ground with many rocks

Terreno rocoso directly translates to rocky terrain, meaning uneven ground with many rocks.

multiple choice B1

What would be the opposite of 'una playa rocosa'?

正解! おしい! 正解: Una playa de arena

Una playa rocosa means a rocky beach. The opposite would be a sandy beach, 'una playa de arena'.

true false B1

If a path is described as 'rocoso', it means it is easy to walk on.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

A rocky path ('rocoso') is usually difficult to walk on due to the uneven surface and presence of many rocks.

true false B1

You would typically find 'terreno rocoso' near a desert.

正解! おしい! 正解: 正しい

Deserts often have rocky terrain as part of their landscape.

true false B1

A 'jardín rocoso' is a garden with only flowers.

正解! おしい! 正解: 間違い

A 'jardín rocoso' is a rock garden, meaning it includes many rocks, not just flowers.

listening B1

The beach is rocky, so be careful when walking. Listen for 'rocky'.

正解! おしい! 正解: La playa es rocosa, así que ten cuidado al caminar.
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listening B1

The path to the top of the mountain was very rocky. Listen for 'rocky'.

正解! おしい! 正解: El camino hacia la cima de la montaña era muy rocoso.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening B1

I prefer trails that are not so rocky. Listen for 'rocky'.

正解! おしい! 正解: Prefiero los senderos que no son tan rocosos.
正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Ese terreno es muy rocoso para cultivar.

Focus: rocoso

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Caminamos por un sendero rocoso durante horas.

Focus: rocoso

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

La costa rocosa ofrece vistas impresionantes.

Focus: rocosa

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Los excursionistas tuvieron dificultades para escalar el sendero ___ debido a las grandes piedras sueltas.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The context implies a path with many loose stones, which aligns with 'rocoso' (rocky).

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El paisaje de Marte se describe a menudo como desolado y ___.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

Mars is known for its rocky terrain, making 'rocoso' the appropriate descriptor.

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A pesar del terreno ___, los ingenieros lograron construir un puente sólido.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The sentence implies a challenging terrain, and 'rocoso' (rocky) presents a challenge for construction.

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Las cabras montañesas están perfectamente adaptadas para vivir en laderas ___ y empinadas.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocosas

Mountain goats are known for inhabiting rocky and steep slopes, so 'rocosas' fits.

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El jardinero se quejó de que el suelo era demasiado ___ para cultivar vegetales.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

A rocky soil is typically difficult for growing vegetables, making 'rocoso' the correct choice.

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La costa era hermosa pero peligrosa debido a sus acantilados ___.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocosos

Rocky cliffs are often described as beautiful but dangerous, making 'rocosos' suitable.

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El sendero de montaña se volvió increíblemente ___ a medida que ascendíamos, haciendo la caminata más desafiante.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The context implies a difficult terrain with rocks, making 'rocoso' the correct fit.

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Los acantilados de la costa presentaban una apariencia imponente y ___, esculpidos por siglos de viento y mar.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

Cliffs often consist of rocks, so 'rocoso' accurately describes their appearance.

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Para construir la casa en ese terreno tan ___, tuvieron que dinamitar algunas secciones.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

Dynamiting sections suggests a terrain full of rocks, making 'rocoso' the appropriate choice.

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La superficie lunar es notoriamente ___ y llena de cráteres, lo que dificulta el aterrizaje.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocosa

The moon's surface is well-known for being rocky, so 'rocosa' (feminine form of rocoso) is the correct adjective.

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A pesar del suelo ___, los agricultores locales lograron cultivar uvas en las laderas de la montaña.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The phrase 'a pesar del' (despite the) implies a challenging condition, and 'rocoso' soil would make cultivation difficult, yet possible.

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El fondo marino en esa zona era extremadamente ___, lo que representaba un desafío para los submarinistas.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

A rocky seabed would indeed be challenging for divers, making 'rocoso' the fitting description.

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The hikers found the mountain path incredibly ___ to navigate, with loose stones and uneven terrain making every step a challenge.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The context of 'loose stones and uneven terrain' directly points to 'rocoso' (rocky) as the most fitting description for the mountain path.

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Despite the harsh conditions and ___ soil, the resilient desert plants managed to thrive, their roots finding purchase in unexpected crevices.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The phrase 'harsh conditions' and the resilience of 'desert plants' thriving in 'unexpected crevices' suggests that 'rocoso' (rocky) soil is the most appropriate choice.

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The artist's latest sculpture featured a prominent, ___ base, giving the impression of an ancient monument weathered by centuries.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The description 'ancient monument weathered by centuries' implies a natural, rough, and 'rocoso' (rocky) base.

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Navigating the legal intricacies of the merger proved to be a ___ endeavor, fraught with hidden clauses and unexpected obstacles.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

The phrase 'fraught with hidden clauses and unexpected obstacles' metaphorically compares the legal process to a 'rocoso' (rocky) or difficult path.

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The explorer documented the newly discovered planet, noting its ___ surface and the absence of any visible liquid water.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

When describing a planet's surface, 'rocoso' (rocky) is a common and appropriate term, especially when contrasted with the 'absence of any visible liquid water'.

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The old fisherman's face, weathered by years at sea, was a testament to a hard life, with lines as deep and ___ as the coastal cliffs he knew so well.

正解! おしい! 正解: rocoso

Comparing the fisherman's weathered face to 'coastal cliffs' strongly suggests 'rocoso' (rocky) to describe the deep lines and texture, implying a life shaped by harsh elements.

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