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    Yerto (en. Rigid)

    /ˈjɛr.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something or someone that is in a state of rigidity or dead.
    The plant's body was stiff due to lack of water.
    El cuerpo de la planta estaba yerto por la falta de agua.
    Firm and motionless.
    His face was frozen stiff with fear.
    Su rostro estaba yerto de miedo.
    Used to describe something that cannot move or bend.
    The muscles were rigid after intense physical activity.
    Los músculos estaban yertos tras la intensa actividad física.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'hȳrtus', which means 'rigid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rigid as a stick
    that is very rigid or lifeless
    yerto como un palo
    to have a rigid expression
    to have an expression of rigidity or paralysis in the face of fear
    tener la mirada yerta
    to be frozen stiff
    to feel very cold that causes stiffness
    estar yerto de frío

    Related Words

    death
    State of being lifeless, where the body stops functioning.
    muerte
    rigidity
    State of being rigid or inflexible.
    rigidez
    immobility
    State of being unable to move.
    inmovilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired.
    Today I finished so exhausted that I'm stiff.
    Hoy terminé tan agotado que estoy yerto.
    To feel rigid from the cold.
    I went out without a coat and now I'm frozen stiff from the cold.
    Salí sin abrigo y ahora estoy yerto de frío.