Rigurosa (en. Rigorous)

/riɣuˈrosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Severe in the enforcement of rules or norms.
The teacher is very rigorous with the students' assignments.
El maestro es muy riguroso con las tareas de los alumnos.
Precise and meticulous in the execution of something.
The audit was rigorous and error-free.
La auditoría fue rigurosa y sin errores.
Strong or intense in a given situation.
The rigorous climate of the north complicates daily life.
El riguroso clima del norte dificulta la vida diaria.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'rigorosus', which means 'severe' or 'strict'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rigorous evaluation
A very strict and detailed evaluation.
rigurosa evaluación
rigorous discipline
A discipline that is applied in a severe and precise manner.
rigurosa disciplina
rigorous review
A review that is conducted carefully and meticulously.
rigurosa revisión

Related Words

rigor
Condition of being strict or severe.
rigor
rigorism
Attitude of being extremely rigid in observing norms.
rigorismo

Slang Meanings

Description of a very demanding person.
The coach is rigorous; she does not tolerate laxity in the team.
La entrenadora es rigurosa, no tolera laxitud en el equipo.
Refers to a very difficult exam.
The math exam was rigorous; no one scored above a six.
El examen de matemáticas fue rigurosa, nadie sacó más de un seis.