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