Tough (es. Recio)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

El viento está recio hoy.
The wind is strong today.
Context: daily life
Mi amigo es recio y fuerte.
My friend is strong and tough.
Context: friendship
El mar está recio y no podemos nadar.
The sea is strong and we cannot swim.
Context: nature

Intermediate (B1-B2)

El clima en la montaña suele ser recio y frío durante el invierno.
The weather in the mountains is usually strong and cold during the winter.
Context: weather
Su carácter es recio, pero tiene un buen corazón.
His character is strong, but he has a good heart.
Context: personality
El trabajo en la construcción es recio y exigente.
The work in construction is strong and demanding.
Context: work

Advanced (C1-C2)

La recia determinación de los líderes comunitarios ha transformado la situación del barrio.
The strong determination of the community leaders has transformed the situation in the neighborhood.
Context: society
En momentos de adversidad, la gente suele mostrar un carácter recio que une a la comunidad.
In times of adversity, people tend to show a strong character that unites the community.
Context: culture
Su recio sentido de la ética profesional lo convirtió en un referente en su campo.
His strong sense of professional ethics made him a reference in his field.
Context: work