robusto
sturdy
adjective roh-BOOS-toh Rare
Origin: Latin robustus, from robur (oak; strength)
Also means
robust
Usage Note
Robusto describes physical sturdiness — a person, structure, or material — and can extend to robust flavours (un vino robusto, a full-bodied wine) or a robust argument. It agrees in gender and number: robusto / robusta / robusti / robuste. It is a near-cognate with English 'robust' and shares the same meaning with no false-friend trap.
Examples
"È un uomo alto e robusto."
Natural Translation
He is a tall and sturdy man.
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