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?
-
adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
-
adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
-
adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The court handed down a stiff sentence."
-
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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Spanish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Spanish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Spanish
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.
Similar words in Spanish
Common Spanish translations
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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.