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How do you say "rigid" in Spanish?
rígido
In Spanish, "rigid" is rígido.
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Pronunciation
The trick with 'rígido' is to give the r a strong rolled trill while making sure the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Grammar notes
rígido is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La tabla era rígida y rígida.
The board was stiff and rigid.
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How to remember rígido
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Questions about rígido
How do you pronounce rígido?
The trick with 'rígido' is to give the r a strong rolled trill while making sure the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress. Also, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently.
Is rígido formal or casual?
rígido is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is rígido used in Spanish?
rígido is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La tabla era rígida y rígida. (The board was stiff and rigid.).
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