No. 8,457 in Spanish
recio
Strong, robust, or intense.
In a sentence
El hombre tenía una voz recia que resonaba en toda la sala.
The man had a strong voice that resonated throughout the hall.
In this sentence, 'recio' describes the strong and intense quality of the man's voice, emphasizing its power and ability to fill the space.
Corrían bajo la lluvia recia que no cesaba.
They ran under the heavy rain that wouldn't stop.
Here, 'recio' is used to describe the rain as strong and relentless, indicating its intensity and persistence.
El mercado tenía un ritmo recio, con constantes transacciones y actividad.
The market had a brisk pace, with constant transactions and activity.
In this example, 'recio' conveys a sense of rapidity and energy in the market's operations, highlighting its vigorous dynamic.
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