tough in Portuguese
tough in Portuguese is duro, resistente, severo — tough means strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
tough in Portuguese
duro
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
resistente
(of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.
severo
(of weather, etc.) Harsh or severe.
durão
Rowdy or rough.
difícil
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
valentão
A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
What does "tough" mean?
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adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
"These work boots are made from tough leather."
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adjective Difficult to cut or chew, describing food.
"The steak was overcooked and tough."
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adjective Physically or mentally hardy; able to endure difficulty.
"You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold."
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adjective Difficult or demanding, describing a situation, task, or question.
"That was a tough exam."
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tough in a sentence
- These work boots are made from tough leather.
- Children's school bags need to be tough enough to survive daily wear.
- The steak was overcooked and tough.
- The meat was so tough that I could hardly chew it.
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What is "tough" in Portuguese?
"tough" in Portuguese is duro, resistente, severo. 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 Portuguese, "tough" is duro, resistente, severo.
Are there other ways to say "tough" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "tough": duro, resistente, severo, durão, difícil, valentão.
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