rígido
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “rígido” mean in English?
rigid — not flexible; unwilling or unable to adapt
rigid — not flexible; unwilling or unable to adapt (norma rígida, marco rígido, persona rígida)
Example sentences
El material es demasiado rígido para doblarse.
The material is too rigid to bend.
Sigue normas muy rígidas en su trabajo.
She follows very rigid rules in her work.
Un sistema rígido no puede adaptarse a los cambios.
A rigid system cannot adapt to changes.
How to use it
'Rígido/a' means rigid — both physically stiff and figuratively inflexible. Used with ser. The accent falls on the í: rígido. The noun is 'rigidez'. Figurative use (rígidas normas = rigid rules) is common at B2.
Common mistake
Don't use 'estricto' and 'rígido' interchangeably — 'estricto' implies disciplined enforcement, 'rígido' implies inability to bend.