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    Rígido (en. Rigid)

    /ˈri.xi.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that maintains its shape without yielding to pressure.
    The metal is very rigid and cannot be easily molded.
    El metal es muy rígido y no se puede moldear fácilmente.
    A person or behavior that is not flexible or adaptable.
    His way of thinking is rigid; he does not accept other opinions.
    Su forma de pensar es rígida, no acepta otras opiniones.
    Rules or regulations that do not allow exceptions.
    The company's policies are so rigid that there is no room for innovation.
    Las políticas de la empresa son tan rígidas que no hay lugar para la innovación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rigidus', which means 'tenacious, rigid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rigid as a board
    Extremely inflexible or unchanging.
    rígido como una tabla
    to be rigid
    To have an inflexible attitude or be unwilling to change.
    ser rígido

    Related Words

    rigidity
    State of being rigid.
    rigidez
    flexibility
    Ability to adapt or change.
    flexibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To have a closed attitude.
    Don’t be so rigid; sometimes you have to improvise.
    No seas tan rígido, a veces hay que improvisar.
    Referring to a person who does not have fun.
    He is very rigid; he didn't want to dance at the party.
    Está muy rígido, no quiso bailar en la fiesta.