A1 — Beginneradjective
forte
strong, powerful
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
robustomuscolosoatleticopotente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
debolegracilefragiledelicato
Usage note
'Forte' covers physical and non-physical strength. 'Muscoloso' specifies muscular bulk. 'Atletico' implies fitness from sport. 'Robusto' means solidly built.
Example
"È forte come un toro — solleva pesi in palestra ogni giorno."
"He is as strong as a bull — he lifts weights at the gym every day."
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