How to Say "hardy" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “hardy” is “resistente” — use 'resistente' when describing plants, animals, or even objects that are naturally tough and can withstand harsh environmental conditions like extreme temperatures or lack of water.
resistente
rreh-sees-TEHN-tehresisˈtente
Examples
Los árboles de esta región son muy resistentes al frío.
The trees in this region are very hardy in the cold.
Los cactus son plantas muy resistentes al sol.
Cacti are very hardy plants in the sun.
Ella es una persona resistente y nunca se rinde.
She is a resilient person and never gives up.
Su salud es muy resistente a pesar de su edad.
His health is very robust despite his age.
Use with 'Ser'
When talking about someone's personality or a plant's nature, use 'ser' (ser resistente) because it's a stable quality.
sufrido
soo-FREE-dohsuˈfɾi.ðo
Examples
Es un hombre sufrido que ha trabajado toda su vida en condiciones precarias.
He is an enduring man who has worked his whole life in precarious conditions.
Mi abuela es una mujer muy sufrida; ha pasado por mucho sin quejarse.
My grandmother is a very enduring woman; she has been through a lot without complaining.
Este mueble viejo está muy sufrido, pero todavía sirve.
This old piece of furniture is very battered (has seen a lot of use), but it still works.
Gender Agreement
Like most adjectives, 'sufrido' must match the noun it describes in gender and number: 'un hombre sufrido' (male) vs. 'una mujer sufrida' (female).
Resistente vs. Sufrido
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