Rigour means care or strictness in applying standards.

The idea

riguroso agrees with the noun: rigurosa is feminine and rigurosas feminine plural.

Examples

  • El análisis riguroso compara todas las muestras.The rigorous analysis compares all the samples.
  • Seguimos un método riguroso para evitar errores.We follow a rigorous method to avoid mistakes.
  • Las normas rigurosas protegen los datos personales.Strict rules protect personal data.
  • La investigación fue rigurosa y documentó cada paso.The research was rigorous and documented every step.
  • Un control riguroso detectó el fallo del puente.A rigorous inspection detected the bridge defect.
  • Las auditorías rigurosas exigen pruebas verificables.Rigorous audits require verifiable evidence.

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Watch out

Rigorous describes thoroughness or strictness; it does not automatically mean severe punishment.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form: El procedimiento es ___. (riguroso / rigurosa)

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    riguroso

    riguroso: The masculine noun is singular.

  2. Choose the correct form: La evaluación es ___. (riguroso / rigurosa)

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    rigurosa

    rigurosa: The feminine noun is singular.

  3. Choose the correct form: Las normas son ___. (rigurosos / rigurosas)

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    rigurosas

    rigurosas: The feminine noun is plural.

Use it today

Describe a rigorous method and say why each step matters.