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tough in Italian

tough in Italian is duro, coriaceo, resistente — tough means strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

tough in Italian

duro
adj
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
coriaceo
adj
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
resistente
adj
(of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.
duro
adj
(of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.
bullo
noun
duro
noun

What does "tough" mean?

  1. adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
    "These work boots are made from tough leather."
  2. adjective Difficult to cut or chew, describing food.
    "The steak was overcooked and tough."
  3. adjective Physically or mentally hardy; able to endure difficulty.
    "You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold."
  4. adjective Difficult or demanding, describing a situation, task, or question.
    "That was a tough exam."

tough in a sentence

  • These work boots are made from tough leather.
  • The steak was overcooked and tough.
  • You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold.
  • She stayed tough through months of gruelling training.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tough" in Italian?

"tough" in Italian is duro, coriaceo, resistente. tough means: Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

How do you use "tough" in a sentence?

Example: "These work boots are made from tough leather." In Italian, "tough" is duro, coriaceo, resistente.

Are there other ways to say "tough" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "tough": duro, coriaceo, resistente, bullo.

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