How to Say "rugged" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rugged” is “rudo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
AdjectiveB2
referring to a challenge or environment
Examples
El boxeador es conocido por su estilo rudo y agresivo.
The boxer is known for his tough and aggressive style.
Fue un camino rudo, pero finalmente llegamos a la cima.
It was a rugged path, but we finally reached the top.
Mi abuelo era un hombre rudo de campo, acostumbrado al trabajo pesado.
My grandfather was a tough country man, accustomed to heavy labor.
Describing Difficulty
When describing a task or situation, 'rudo' means that it is very difficult or physically demanding, similar to 'duro'.
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