adjective/ˈreθjo/
tough, robust, strong, vigorous, solidly-built; loud
“Era de complexión recia, seco de carnes, enjuto de rostro, gran madrugador y amigo de la caza.” — He had a strong constitution, spare, gaunt features; was a very early riser and a great hunter.
Synonyms: duro, robusto, fuerte
Inherited from Old Spanish rezio, probably from a Vulgar Latin *recidus, *ricidus, alteration of Latin rigidus. If so, a doublet of rígido.