rigid

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/ AmE /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

adjective en → es

1 STIFF [predicative / attributive] B1

not able to bend or move easily; stiff

rígido, inflexible

  • be rigid

Collocations rigid plastic · a rigid body

  • His back was very rigid.

    Su espalda estaba muy rígida.

2 FIXED [predicative / attributive] B1

not able to be changed or moved; fixed

fijo, establecido

  • be rigid about something

Collocations rigid rules · a rigid schedule

  • The company has a very rigid dress code.

    La empresa tiene un código de vestimenta muy estricto.

3 STRONG [predicative / attributive] B2

strong and firm; not easily moved or changed

fuerte, firme

  • be rigid in something

Collocations rigid support · a rigid stance

  • She maintained a rigid control over the company.

    Ella mantuvo un control firme sobre la empresa.

1 MARINE [countable] C1

a small boat that is pulled by another larger boat; dinghy

bote auxiliar, bote de remos

  • a rigid inflatable boat
  • The crew used a rigid to reach the shore.

    La tripulación usó un bote auxiliar para llegar a la orilla.