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tough in Spanish

tough in Spanish is resistente, recio, rudo — tough means strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.

tough in Spanish

resistente
adj
(of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.
recio
adj
(of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.
rudo
adj
(of a person or animal) Rugged or physically hardy.
severo
adj
(of weather, etc.) Harsh or severe.
rudo
adj
(of weather, etc.) Harsh or severe.
rudo
adj
Rowdy or rough.
de mano dura
adj
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
tetelque
adj
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
tranca
adj
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
ni modo
intj
(slang) Used to indicate lack of sympathy

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 Spanish?

"tough" in Spanish is resistente, recio, rudo. 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 Spanish, "tough" is resistente, recio, rudo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "tough": resistente, recio, rudo, severo, de mano dura, tetelque.

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