Recias (en. Snapdragons)
/ˈre.sjas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Description of something that is resistant or has a lot of strength.
The heavy rains caused flooding in the city.
Las lluvias recias causaron inundaciones en la ciudad.
Adjective that denotes great hardness or resistance.
We will need strong tools for this job.
Necesitaremos herramientas recias para este trabajo.
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that is strong or robust.
The work team is made up of strong individuals.
El equipo de trabajo está compuesto por individuos recias.
That demonstrates great intensity or severity.
The severe mountain weather makes climbing difficult.
El clima recio de la montaña hace difícil la escalada.
Etymology
From the adjective 'strong', which comes from the Latin 'rescius'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
heavy rains
Refers to intense or heavy rainfall.
aguas recias
severe weather
Severe or adverse climate.
tiempo recio
strong wind
Strong and violent wind.
viento recio
Related Words
strong
That has strength or hardness.
recio
resistance
Ability to withstand difficult conditions.
resistencia
Slang Meanings
When something is done with much intensity.
The concert was strong; we did not stop dancing!
El concierto fue recias, ¡no paramos de bailar!
Description of a person who does not give up easily.
He is a strong type; he never gives up.
Es un tipo recias, nunca se da por vencido.