tough guy

tough guy(
tuhf
 
gay
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(general)
a. tipo duro
My brother's a tough guy. I think he can handle this mountain hike.Mi hermano es un tipo duro. Creo que puede manejar esta caminata por la montaña.
b. tío duro
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
What's the problem, tough guy? Leave us alone.Oye, tío duro, ¿qué pasa? Déjanos en paz.
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