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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