Meaning
sturdy, robust, strong
- strong, robust, sturdy
- vigorous, healthy
In a sentence
Questo tavolo è robusto e dura da anni.
This table is sturdy and has lasted for years.
Hai bisogno di uno zaino più robusto?
Do you need a sturdier backpack?
Non sembra robusto, ma regge bene il peso.
It doesn't seem sturdy, but it holds the weight well.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| robusto | masculine · singular |
| robusta | feminine · singular |
| robusti | masculine · plural |
| robuste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use robusto for build, health, materials, or systems. For a person’s character, forte or resistente is often more natural.
- It agrees in gender and number: robusto, robusta, robusti, robuste.
- With food or wine, robusto means full-bodied or hearty, not just physically strong.