recio
/ˈreθjo/
The English word sturdy can be translated into Spanish as recio or sólido.
Meaning: solid in structure or person (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| recio | /ˈreθjo/ /ˈresjo/ |
| sólido | /ˈsolido/ |
You can use sólido to describe something that is sturdy or robust. You might also use the adjective inquebrantable when you mean something is unbreakable. To describe something solid and dependable, you can use the metaphorical phrase Fuerte como un roble, which means strong as an oak.
Which one should you use?
While both words mean sturdy, recio often carries a connotation of being tough or strong-willed in a person, whereas sólido is more strictly used for physical structural integrity.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective recio must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use recia for feminine nouns and recios for masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈreθjo/
Did you know?
- While sólido means sturdy or solid, it also shares an ancient history with the Spanish word 'sueldo', which refers to a salary or pay.
Examples in context
- Esta silla es muy robustaThis chair is very sturdy
- Este edificio es muy fuerteThis building is very sturdy
- Mi mochila es resistenteMy backpack is sturdy
- Esta mesa es bien macizaThis table is really sturdy
- El puente es muy robusto, aguanta mucho peso.The bridge is very sturdy, it can hold a lot of weight.
- Necesito una mochila resistente para mis aventuras en la montaña.I need a sturdy backpack for my mountain adventures.
- Este mueble es bien macizo, perfecto para resistir el paso del tiempo.This piece of furniture is really sturdy, perfect to withstand the test of time.
- Él es un hombre recio y fuerte.He is a sturdy and strong man.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sturdy” translations and entries recio, sólido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries recio, sólido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
