tough

difficult to cut, break or damage; not soft or weak

duro, resistente

• a tough material

Collocations tough leather · tough metal

• This is a very tough piece of wood.

  Esta es una pieza de madera muy dura.

difficult to do or deal with; requiring great effort, skill, or determination

difícil, complicado

• a tough problem

Collocations tough decision · tough exam

• It was a tough test.

  Fue un examen difícil.

able to deal with difficult situations or problems; not easily upset, discouraged, or defeated

resiliente, fuerte

• a tough person

Collocations tough attitude · tough character

• She's a very tough woman.

  Ella es una mujer muy fuerte.

unfair or unreasonable; not kind or gentle

duro, injusto

• a tough decision

Collocations tough punishment · tough conditions

• The judge gave him a tough sentence.

  El juez le dio una sentencia dura.

not smooth or soft; having an uneven surface

rugoso, áspero

• a tough texture

Collocations tough skin · tough fabric

• The road was very rough and tough.

  El camino era muy áspero y desigual.

unpleasant or difficult to deal with; not nice or friendly

desagradable, difícil de tratar

• a tough person

Collocations tough customer · tough client

• He's a difficult and tough boss.

  Es un jefe difícil y desagradable.

unfavorable or not good; bad for someone's interests

desfavorable, perjudicial

• a tough situation

Collocations tough market conditions · tough economic times

• The company is facing tough competition.

  La empresa está enfrentando una fuerte competencia.

causing discomfort or pain; not comfortable to wear or use

incómodo, desagradable

• a tough situation

Collocations tough shoes · tough clothes

• The chair was very uncomfortable and tough.

  La silla era muy incómoda y desagradable.