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rigid
[/ˈrɪdʒɪd/]
adjective
rígido
1.
not able to bend or be forced out of shape; stiff
The metal frame is rigid and won't flex.
A estrutura de metal é rígida e não vai se flexionar.
2.
strict and severe; not allowing flexibility or change
The company has rigid rules about attendance.
A empresa tem regras rígidas sobre assiduidade.
3.
fixed or set in position; inflexible
He maintained a rigid posture throughout the ceremony.
Ele manteve uma postura rígida durante toda a cerimônia.
Synonyms
stiff
inflexible
strict
firm
unyielding
unbending
Antonyms
flexible
supple
lenient
elastic
adaptable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
rígido
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
rígido
common in everyday speech
São Paulo
rígido
used in business and formal settings
Portugal
rígido
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
rigid with fear - paralisado de medo
rigid structure - estrutura rígida
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