robust

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BrE /ˈrɒbəst/ AmE /ˈroʊbəst/

adjective en → es

1 STRONG/HEALTHY [attributive / predicative] B1

strong and healthy, especially in a way that is not easily affected by illness or problems

fuerte, sano, resistente

  • a robust person/thing

Collocations robust health · robust immune system

  • She has a very robust constitution.

    Ella tiene una constitución muy fuerte.

2 DURABLE [attributive / predicative] B1

able to withstand damage or wear and tear; strong and long-lasting

resistente, duradero, sólido

  • a robust product/material

Collocations robust construction · robust materials

  • The company has a robust reputation.

    La empresa tiene una reputación sólida.

3 STURDY [attributive / predicative] B2

firm and strong, especially in appearance or quality

firme, robusto, fuerte

  • a robust argument

Collocations robust evidence · robust analysis

  • The report provides a robust case for change.

    El informe proporciona un caso sólido para el cambio.

4 RESILIENT [attributive / predicative] B2

able to deal with difficult situations in a practical and effective way; not easily discouraged or defeated

resiliente, resistente, tenaz

  • a robust approach

Collocations robust response · robust strategy

  • The company has a robust attitude towards change.

    La empresa tiene una actitud resistente hacia el cambio.

1 COMPUTER [attributive / predicative] C1

designed to work well even when there are problems or unexpected situations; reliable and effective under difficult conditions

robusto, resistente (en informática)

  • a robust system

Collocations robust software · robust security measures

  • The company has a robust IT infrastructure.

    La empresa tiene una infraestructura de TI sólida.

2 ECONOMICS [attributive / predicative] C1

able to withstand economic or financial difficulties; stable and strong

resiliente, robusto (en economía)

  • a robust economy

Collocations robust economic growth · robust financial performance

  • The country has a robust economy.

    El país tiene una economía resistente.

3 LEGAL [attributive / predicative] C1

able to be legally enforced or defended; strong and reliable in legal terms

robusto, sólido (en derecho)

  • a robust contract

Collocations robust legal framework · robust regulatory environment

  • The company has a robust legal team.

    La empresa tiene un equipo jurídico sólido.

4 SCIENTIFIC [attributive / predicative] C1

able to be tested and verified; reliable and accurate in scientific terms

robusto, confiable (en ciencia)

  • a robust theory

Collocations robust methodology · robust data analysis

  • The research provides a robust basis for further study.

    La investigación proporciona una base sólida para estudios futuros.