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    Rígido (en. Rigid)

    /ˈrixido/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has a firm structure and cannot change shape.
    Metal is a rigid material that does not easily deform.
    El metal es un material rígido que no se deforma fácilmente.
    It can also refer to a person who is inflexible in their way of thinking.
    My boss is very rigid in his opinions and does not accept other ideas.
    Mi jefe es muy rígido en sus opiniones y no acepta otras ideas.
    In the context of rules or regulations, it implies that no variation is allowed.
    The rules of the game are rigid and must be followed to the letter.
    Las reglas del juego son rígidas y deben ser seguidas al pie de la letra.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rigidus', meaning 'hard' or 'inflexible'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be rigid
    To feel tense or inflexible, especially in the body.
    estar rígido
    rigid as a rock
    Extremely inflexible or hard.
    rigido como una piedra

    Related Words

    rigidity
    Quality of being rigid.
    rigidez
    rigidization
    Process of making something more rigid.
    rigidización

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to describe a person who is not open to new experiences.
    That guy is very rigid; he never laughs or has fun.
    Ese tipo es muy rígido, nunca se ríe ni se divierte.
    It can refer to someone who gets nervous or serious in a social situation.
    When I met him, he was so rigid that he couldn't maintain a conversation.
    Cuando lo conocí, estaba tan rígido que no podía mantener una conversación.