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"Estricto" is an adjective which is often translated as "strict", and "riguroso" is an adjective which is also often translated as "strict". Learn more about the difference between "estricto" and "riguroso" below.
estricto(
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treek
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (severe)
a. strict
Jaime es un profesor muy estricto, pero sus alumnos lo respetan.Jaime is a very strict teacher, but his students respect him.
2. (stringent)
a. strict
Mi papá es un musulmán estricto y por eso reza cinco veces al día.My father is a strict Muslim, so he prays five times daily.
riguroso(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (rigid)
a. strict
Si quieres perder diez kilos tendrás que seguir una dieta rigurosa.If you want to lose ten kilos you'll have to go on a strict diet.
3. (weather)
a. harsh
Son pocas las plantas que soportan el clima riguroso del norte de Siberia.Not many plants can withstand the harsh climate of northern Siberia.
4. (meticulous)
a. rigorous
El enfoque científico te proporciona métodos más rigurosos de análisis.The scientific approach provides you with more rigorous methods of analysis.
b. thorough
Antes de entrar en el museo, los guardias hicieron un riguroso control de nuestras pertenencias.Before we went into the museum, the guards performed a thorough check of our belongings.
