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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
rigoroussternsevereaustereexactingstringent
Antonyms
lenientpermissiveflexiblelooserelaxed

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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