sturdy clothes

[ˈstɜːrdi kloʊðz]
noun phrasepl: sturdy clothes (plural form)
roupas resistentes
1. Durable, well-made clothing designed to withstand wear, tear, and heavy use; garments made from strong materials and solid construction
For construction work, you need sturdy clothes that can handle rough conditions.
Para trabalho de construção, você precisa de roupas resistentes que possam suportar condições ásperas.
2. Clothing built for practical purposes rather than fashion, typically made from heavy fabrics
She wore sturdy clothes on her hiking trip to protect herself from the elements.
Ela usava roupas resistentes em sua viagem de trilha para se proteger dos elementos.
In Brazil, sturdy clothes are commonly associated with manual labor and outdoor activities. American culture emphasizes these for both work and lifestyle purposes (workwear fashion). The term reflects practical attitudes toward clothing in both cultures, particularly among working-class communities and outdoor enthusiasts.
NYC Slang
tough threads; heavy-duty gear
Synonyms / Sinônimos
durable clothesrobust clothingheavy-duty garmentswork clothestough clothing
Antonyms / Antônimos
delicate clothesfragile garmentsflimsy clothingfine clothesformal wear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roupas resistentes
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
roupas de trabalho
Often refers to practical work clothes
São Paulo
roupas reforçadas
Emphasizes reinforced construction
Portugal
roupa robusta
Portuguese Portuguese prefers 'robusta' over 'resistentes'

Related Words

workweardenimcanvasreinforced seamsheavy fabricprotective clothingcasual wear

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed for the occasion
ready for action
suited up for work
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