A2 — Elementaryadjective
robusto
sturdy, stocky, solidly built
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tarchiatotozzocorpulentomassiccio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
esilemagrograciledelicato
Usage note
'Robusto' is generally neutral or positive (strong, sturdy). 'Tarchiato' and 'tozzo' imply short and stocky. 'Massiccio' (massive) emphasises sheer bulk. 'Corpulento' is more formal and can imply overweight.
Example
"È un uomo robusto con le spalle larghe e le mani grandi."
"He is a sturdy man with broad shoulders and large hands."
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