tough

Describes something that is strong, durable, or difficult to break; also used to describe a person who is physically or mentally strong.

ruОписывает что-то прочное, долговечное или трудно ломающееся; также используется для описания человека, который физически или морально силён.esDescribe algo resistente, duradero o difícil de romper; también se usa para una persona fuerte física o moralmente, o para situaciones difíciles que requieren fortaleza.frDécrit quelque chose de solide, durable ou difficile à casser ; s'utilise aussi pour une personne physiquement ou moralement forte.deBeschreibt etwas Festes, Langlebiges oder schwer Zerbrechendes; wird auch für einen Menschen verwendet, der körperlich oder moralisch stark ist.ptDescreve algo resistente, durável ou difícil de quebrar; também é usado para descrever uma pessoa fisicamente ou moralmente forte.zh形容某物坚固、耐用、不易损坏；也形容人体格强健或精神坚韧、能吃苦。arيصف شيئًا متينًا أو شديد التحمل أو صعب الكسر؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف شخص قوي بدنيًا أو معنويًا.

1. Strong and resilient A2 formal

   Physically strong and able to endure hardship or pain.

   • He is a tough soldier who never gives up.
   • The material is tough enough to withstand extreme weather.
   • She has a tough spirit that helps her overcome challenges.

   ruКрепкийesFuerte y resistentefrRobuste et résistantdeZähptForte e resistentezh坚韧arقويّ التحمّل

   Sinónimos: durablehardyresilientrobustruggedstalwartstrongsturdy

   Antónimos: delicatefragilefrailsoftvulnerableweak

2. Difficult or challenging A2 formal

   Requiring great effort, endurance, or skill to accomplish.

   • The exam was really tough for most students.
   • It was a tough decision to leave her hometown.
   • Climbing the mountain was a tough but rewarding experience.

   ruТрудныйesdifícil, durofrdifficile, exigeantdeSchwierigptDifícilzh困难的arصَعْب

   Sinónimos: arduouschallengingdemandingdifficultformidablegruelinghardheavyrigorousstrenuous

   Antónimos: easyfacilemanageablesimpletrivial

3. Strict or severe B1 informal

   Firm and uncompromising in rules or discipline.

   • The coach is tough but fair with the team.
   • My parents were tough about curfews.
   • The teacher has a tough grading policy.

   ruСтрогийesEstricto o severofrstrict et sévèredeStrengptRigorosozh严格的arصارم

   Sinónimos: firmharshrigorousseveresternstrictstringentuncompromising

   Antónimos: easygoingindulgentlenientpermissivesoft

4. Hard to chew or cut A2 informal

   Describing food that is difficult to bite or cut due to being firm or fibrous.

   • The steak was too tough to eat.
   • This bread is tough because it's stale.
   • The meat was tough and chewy.

   ruЖёсткийesDuro de masticar o cortarfrDifficile à mâcher ou à couperdeZähptDurozh难嚼的arقاسٍ

   Sinónimos: chewyfibrousgristlyhardleatherystringy

   Antónimos: tender

• tougher comparative form
• toughest superlative form

incontable

A noun referring to a person who is strong, resilient, or difficult to deal with, often used informally.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который является сильным, стойким или с которым трудно иметь дело, часто используется неформально.esSustantivo que designa a una persona fuerte, resistente o difícil de manejar, a menudo usado de manera informal.frNom informel désignant une personne robuste, résistante ou difficile à affronter, souvent utilisée pour un individu dur ou bagarreur.deSubstantiv, das umgangssprachlich eine starke, zähe oder hartnäckige Person bezeichnet oder jemanden, mit dem schwer umzugehen ist.ptSubstantivo informal que designa uma pessoa forte, resistente ou difícil de lidar; pode indicar alguém valente, durão ou problemático.zh名词，指强壮、坚韧或难以对付的人，常用于非正式场合。arاسم يُطلق على الشخص القوي الصلب أو العنيد الذي يصعب التعامل معه، ويُستعمل غالبًا في السياقات غير الرسمية.

1. A violent or aggressive person B2 informal

   A person who is rough, violent, or intimidating, often involved in criminal activities.

   • The bar was full of toughs looking for a fight.
   • A group of toughs surrounded him in the alley.
   • The movie features a gang of street toughs.

   ruГромилаesmatónfrvoyoudeSchlägerptValentãozh恶棍arالمشاغب العنيف

   Sinónimos: brawlerbullygangsterheavyhoodlumhooliganmugroughrowdyruffianthug

• toughs plural form
• toughs' possessive plural form
• tough's possessive singular form