B1 — Intermediateadjective
tosto
tough, hard, determined (colloquial)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
durotenaceostinatodeciso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
debolearrendevolemollecedevole
Usage note
'Tosto' is informal and colloquial. In formal contexts use 'tenace' or 'determinato'. 'Ostinato' can have a negative connotation (stubborn).
Example
"È un tipo tosto che non si arrende mai."
"He is a tough guy who never gives up."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.