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be robust

[bi ˈroʊbəst]
verb phrase
ser robusto; ser resistente
1. to be strong, sturdy, and able to withstand stress or adverse conditions
The new infrastructure must be robust enough to handle extreme weather.
A nova infraestrutura deve ser robusta o suficiente para suportar condições climáticas extremas.
2. to be in good health; to be vigorous and healthy
Despite his age, he remains robust and active.
Apesar de sua idade, ele continua robusto e ativo.
3. to be characterized by strength and firmness; to be not delicate
The wine has a robust flavor with notes of oak and berries.
O vinho tem um sabor robusto com notas de carvalho e frutas silvestres.
NYC Slang
be built like a tank; be solid
Synonyms
be strongbe sturdybe resilientbe vigorousbe hardy
Antonyms
be fragilebe weakbe delicatebe frailbe vulnerable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser robusto; ser resistente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser robusto; ser forte
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
ser robusto; ser resistente
Formal and business contexts
Portugal
ser robusto; ser resistente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

be built to last
be solid as a rock
have nerves of steel
be in the pink of health
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