What is the Spanish word for "stiff"?

Learn how to say "stiff" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

stiff

Spanish

rígido

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Alternative translations of "stiff"

tieso
duro
rígida
entumecido

Examples of how to use "stiff" in Spanish

English
I have a stiff neck this morning.
Spanish
Tengo el cuello entumecido esta mañana.
English
My neck felt stiff after sleeping wrong.
Spanish
Mi cuello se sintió rígido después de dormir mal.
English
The bread became stiff when it dried.
Spanish
El pan se puso duro cuando se secó.
English
He offered a stiff handshake to everyone.
Spanish
Él ofreció un apretón de manos firme a todos.
English
The cold morning made the plants stiff.
Spanish
La fría mañana hizo que las plantas se pusieran rígidas.

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