riguroso

rigorous

adjective rree-goo-ROH-soh Rare

Origin: From Latin rigorosus (stiff, severe).

Also means

harsh; strict

Usage Note

Riguroso means thorough and exacting (un análisis riguroso, 'a rigorous analysis') or harsh in a physical sense (un invierno riguroso, 'a harsh winter'). The adverb is rigurosamente. Do not confuse with rígido (rigid, stiff as a physical property) — riguroso implies methodical strictness or severity rather than physical inflexibility. The noun is rigor.

Examples

"El proceso de selección fue muy riguroso."

Natural Translation

The selection process was very rigorous.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Spanish Object Pronouns: Lo, La, Le & Se Made Simple

Use lo/la for the direct object and le for the indirect — and le becomes se before lo/la. Master Spanish object pronouns with one simple verb test.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

You're Welcome in Spanish: Beyond De Nada

You're welcome in Spanish is more than de nada. Learn con gusto, no hay de qué, a la orden and more — and which to use by region and how formal the moment is.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Mexican Spanish Slang Every Traveler Should Know

Mexican Spanish slang decoded for travelers: what güey, mande, órale, and ahorita really mean, who you can safely say them to, and how rude each one is.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Numbers 1-100: Count, Spell & Pronounce

Spanish numbers 1 to 100 are a system, not a list: three patterns build every number. Master the spelling, the accent rule, and how to say prices fast.

June 9, 2026 6 min read