How to Say "stiff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stiff” is “dura” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Examples
La mesa de madera es muy dura.
The wooden table is very hard.
Tuvo una vida dura después de la guerra.
She had a tough life after the war.
La respuesta de la jefa fue muy dura.
The boss's response was very harsh.
Matching the Ending
Remember that 'dura' is the feminine form. You must use 'dura' when describing a female person or a feminine Spanish noun (like 'la vida' or 'la mesa'). Use 'duro' for masculine nouns.
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