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strict
[/strɪkt/]
adjective
rigoroso
1.
demanding rigid adherence to rules or standards; severe or stern
The teacher has strict rules about homework deadlines.
A professora tem regras rigorosas sobre prazos de lição de casa.
2.
complete or exact; not allowing for any deviation
In strict terms, the definition applies only to this specific case.
Em termos rigorosos, a definição se aplica apenas a este caso específico.
3.
morally upright or austere
He comes from a strict religious background.
Ele vem de uma formação religiosa rigorosa.
Synonyms
rigorous
stern
severe
austere
exacting
stringent
Antonyms
lenient
permissive
flexible
loose
relaxed
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
rigoroso
Most common translation; widely used in all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
rigoroso
Standard usage; may also use 'severo' for emphasis
São Paulo
rigoroso
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
rigoroso
Standard usage; sometimes 'severo' or 'exigente'
Related Idioms & Phrases
strict liability (responsabilidade objetiva)
in the strictest sense (no sentido mais rigoroso)
strict constructionist (interpretação literal)
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