B1 — Intermediateadjective
tarchiato
stocky, thickset, squat
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tozzorobustomassicciocompatto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
slanciatoesilesnellomagro
Usage note
'Tarchiato' describes a short, muscular, compact build. 'Tozzo' is very similar but can have a slightly negative tone. 'Massiccio' (massive) emphasises bulk. 'Compatto' is more neutral (compact).
Example
"È basso e tarchiato, ma è uno dei lottatori più forti del club."
"He is short and stocky, but he is one of the strongest wrestlers in the club."
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