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vigoroso

vigorous

adjective vee-goh-ROH-zoh Rare

Origin: From Latin vigor (liveliness, force).

Also means

robust

Usage Note

Vigoroso describes physical strength, energy, or forcefulness: una stretta di mano vigorosa (a firm handshake), un dibattito vigoroso (a vigorous debate). It agrees in gender and number: vigorosa (f), vigorosi (m pl). Compare forte (strong) and robusto (robust, sturdy).

Examples

"Ha dato una risposta vigorosa alle critiche."

Natural Translation

He gave a vigorous response to the criticisms.

Literal Translation

He-gave a response vigorous to the criticisms.

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