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    Tieso (en. Stiff)

    /ˈtjeso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to something that is rigid or lacks flexibility.
    The soldier's body was stiff, like a statue.
    El cuerpo del soldado estaba tieso, como una estatua.
    It is used to describe a very severe posture or attitude.
    The teacher had a stiff look that scared the students.
    El profesor tenía una mirada tiesa que asustaba a los estudiantes.
    It can also refer to a state of discomfort or emotional rigidity.
    The conversation became stiff and uncomfortable after the fight.
    La conversación se volvió tiesa y incómoda tras la pelea.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rigidus', meaning rigid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be stiff
    To be in a rigid or motionless position.
    estar tieso
    To jump like a stiff
    To reflect a very exaggerated or nervous reaction.
    saltar como un tieso
    To have a stiff heart
    To feel insensitive or emotionally stiff.
    tener el corazón tieso

    Related Words

    Rigidity
    State of being rigid or inflexible.
    rigidez
    Inflexibility
    Quality of being inflexible in opinions or decisions.
    inflexibilidad
    Hard
    That is not soft; it also refers to severity in attitude.
    duro

    Slang Meanings

    To be very serious or to be angry.
    Don't be stiff, we're here to have fun.
    No te pongas tieso, estamos aquí para divertirnos.
    Referring to someone who behaves strictly.
    The new boss is a stiff who doesn't accept any jokes.
    El nuevo jefe es un tieso que no acepta ninguna broma.