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“strict” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsosevero · estricto · riguroso

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈrixiðo/

Example

El profesor es rígido con las reglas.

The teacher is strict about the rules.

Illustration for rígido (strict)

How to say “strict” in Spanish

“Strict” in Spanish is rígido.

Locked iron gate that will not budge.

Full entry for rígido: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rígido

El horario es rígido durante la semana.

The schedule is strict during the week.

Tips for using rígido

  • When speaking about a person, Spanish often uses milder phrasing such as 'tiene normas muy estrictas' or 'le cuesta adaptarse' instead of bluntly labeling someone rígido.

Other Spanish words for “strict”

El profesor es severo con los estudiantes.

The teacher is strict with the students.

La madre fue muy estricta con la tarea.

The mother was very strict about the homework.

Mi profesor es riguroso con las tareas.

My teacher is strict about homework.

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