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tío duro

tío duro
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. tough guy
Manuel se hace pasar por un tío duro, pero es un dulce.Manuel poses as a tough guy, but he's a sweetie pie.
b. badass
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
(vulgar)
Yo no me metería con él; es un tío duro.I wouldn't mess with him; he's a badass.
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