stiff in Spanish
stiff in Spanish is rígido, tieso, duro — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.
stiff in Spanish
rígido
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
tieso
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
duro
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
inflexible
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
inflexible
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
rígido
(figurative, of, _, policies and rules and their application and enforcement) Inflexible; rigid.
rígido
(of a, person) Formal in behavior; unrelaxed.
tieso
(of a, person) Formal in behavior; unrelaxed.
serio
(of a, person) Formal in behavior; unrelaxed.
rígido
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
brutal
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
feroz
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
severo
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
adolorido
(of, _, muscles or parts of the body) Painful or more rigid than usual as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.
dolorido
(of, _, muscles or parts of the body) Painful or more rigid than usual as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.
yerto
(of, _, muscles or parts of the body) Painful or more rigid than usual as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.
fiambre
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
tieso
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
What does "stiff" mean?
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adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
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adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
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adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The court handed down a stiff sentence."
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verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
"The customer stiffed the waiter and left without paying."
stiff in a sentence
- The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
- My neck feels stiff after sleeping awkwardly.
- He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else.
- The court handed down a stiff sentence.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "stiff" in Spanish?
"stiff" in Spanish is rígido, tieso, duro. stiff means: Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?
Example: "The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly." In Spanish, "stiff" is rígido, tieso, duro.
Are there other ways to say "stiff" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "stiff": rígido, tieso, duro, inflexible, serio, brutal.
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