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robusto

sturdy

adjective roh-BOOS-toh Rare

Origin: Latin robustus, from robur (oak; strength)

Also means

robust

Usage Note

Robusto describes physical sturdiness — a person, structure, or material — and can extend to robust flavours (un vino robusto, a full-bodied wine) or a robust argument. It agrees in gender and number: robusto / robusta / robusti / robuste. It is a near-cognate with English 'robust' and shares the same meaning with no false-friend trap.

Examples

"È un uomo alto e robusto."

Natural Translation

He is a tall and sturdy man.

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