C1🔤 Letters F & G
Italian word
gagliardo
vigorous, robust, strong
Looks like
gallant
brave and heroic; politely attentive to women
⚠️ The trap
Gagliardo describes physical robustness and vigour. 'Gallant' in English means brave and courteous. In Italian, 'galante' handles the courteous meaning.
To say "brave and heroic; politely attentive to women" in Italian:
galante (for gallant/courteous); gagliardo for strong/vigorous
"gagliardo" in English means:
vigorous, robust, strong
Example
"Era un vecchio gagliardo, ancora pieno di energia."
"He was a vigorous old man, still full of energy."
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