B1 — Intermediateadjective
robusto
robust / sturdy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
forteresistentesolidovigoroso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
debolefragiledelicatogracile
Usage note
'Solido' = solid/sturdy (objects). 'Vigoroso' = vigorous (people/plants). 'Resistente' = resistant/durable. 'Gracile' = slim and frail, the subtler opposite to 'robusto' for people.
Example
"Hanno costruito un robusto tavolo di legno massello."
"They built a sturdy solid-wood table."
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