How to Say "inflexible" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “inflexible” is “rígido” — B2 level.
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adjectiveB2
uncompromising attitude
Examples
Mi jefe tiene un horario muy rígido.
My boss has a very rigid schedule.
Las normas de la escuela son muy rígidas.
The school rules are very strict.
No seas tan rígido, a veces hay que improvisar.
Don't be so inflexible; sometimes you have to improvise.
Describing Personality
When used for people, this usually implies they are not very adaptable or are very traditional.
Strict vs. Difficult
Mistake: “Saying 'El examen fue rígido' when you mean it was hard.”
Correction: Say 'El examen fue difícil'. Use 'rígido' for the person grading it or the rules applied to it.
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