How to Say "strapping" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “strapping” is “robusto” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El abuelo todavía es un hombre muy robusto.
Grandfather is still a very sturdy man.
Necesitamos una mesa robusta para el taller.
We need a sturdy table for the workshop.
A pesar de los problemas, la empresa mantiene un crecimiento robusto.
Despite the problems, the company maintains robust growth.
Matching Gender and Number
Remember to change the ending to match what you are describing. Use 'robusto' for masculine items, 'robusta' for feminine, and add an 's' for plural (robustos/robustas).
Positioning with the Verb 'Ser'
Since being 'robusto' is usually considered a lasting characteristic of a person or object, we almost always use it with the verb 'ser' (to be) rather than 'estar'.
Don't confuse with 'fat'
Mistake: “Using 'robusto' to mean someone is overweight in a negative way.”
Correction: 'Robusto' implies health and strength. If you want to say someone is just 'heavy,' use 'gordo' or 'con sobrepeso.' 'Robusto' is more like 'well-built'.
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