World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrobusto
Pronunciation / Transliteration: roˈbusto
"Era un uomo robusto e forte."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
(Of a person) somewhat fat or of heavy build; stocky.
"He was a stout man with a cheerful, weather-beaten face." - 2
Strong and thick; powerfully built or sturdy.
"The hikers secured their tents with stout ropes to withstand the mountain gale."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'stout' (bold, strong, brave), borrowing from Old Northern French 'estout' (proud, fierce), ultimately originating from a Germanic source related to Old High German 'stolz' (proud) or Proto-Germanic '*stautaz'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from spirited and fierce to physically strong, robust, and subsequently corpulent or thick-set.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Stout"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Stout" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
replet
Transliteration: rəplɛ
"Il était un homme replet avec un sourire bienveillant."
stämmig
Transliteration: stɛmɪç
"Er hatte eine stämmige Statur von jahrelanger Arbeit."
robusto
Transliteration: roˈbusto
"Era un uomo robusto e forte."
corpulento
Transliteration: koɾpuˈlento
"El hombre corpulento abrió la pesada puerta de madera."
atarracado
Transliteration: ataʁaˈkadu
"Ele era um homem atarracado e musculoso."
मजबूत और गठीला
Transliteration: majboot aur gatheela
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"वह एक मजबूत और गठीले शरीर का आदमी था।"
粗壮的
Transliteration: cūzhuàng de
Script: 中文汉字
"他是一个身材粗壮的男子。"
땅고한
Transliteration: ttanggohan
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 땅고하고 힘이 센 사람이었다."
ずんぐりした
Transliteration: zunguri shita
Script: 日本語
"彼はずんぐりした体格をしていた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Italian termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Stout"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.