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robust

gb/ɹoʊbˈʌst/ us/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
B2 Inglés
~ 7900
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adjective B2 property
1

strong and healthy in body

strong and healthy, not weak or easy to hurt

Patrón de uso: [someone]/[something] is robust; a robust [body/system]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'robust' instead of 'muscular' to talk about visible muscles. 'Robust' focuses on general strength and health, not on the size or shape of muscles.
Sinónimos
strong (more general; can describe physical, emotional, or abstract strength, while 'robust' here focuses on physical health and sturdiness) | sturdy (emphasizes being solid and hard to break; often used for objects and sometimes for people)
Antónimos
weak (lacking physical strength or health) | frail (suggests being very delicate and easily hurt, especially for older people)
Colocaciones
robust health |a robust child |physically robust |a robust constitution |a robust immune system |robust bones
Temas
health |people |daily life |body
Ejemplos
  • Even in his seventies, he remains remarkably robust and active.
  • The plant is quite robust and can survive long periods without water.
  • She made a full recovery and is now in robust health.
  • These dogs are robust enough to work in very cold conditions.
  • A more robust frame is needed to support the heavy roof.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • My grandfather is old but still very robust.
  • This small tree looks weak, but it is actually quite robust.
  • After the operation, he slowly became robust again.
  • You need a robust body for this kind of hard work.
adjective B2 property
2

strong and reliable (system, plan)

working very well and not breaking or failing easily, even when conditions are hard

Patrón de uso: a robust [system/plan/solution]; robust [process/measures]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'robust' with 'complicated' when talking about systems. A 'robust system' is strong and dependable, not necessarily complex. Also, learners may use 'robust' for people’s personalities here; in that case, 'strong' or 'confident' is usually better unless you mean a strong style of action or argument.
Sinónimos
reliable (focuses on being dependable; less emphasis on strength under stress than 'robust') | resilient (emphasizes the ability to recover quickly after damage or problems)
Antónimos
fragile (easily broken or harmed, especially about systems or arrangements that fail under stress) | weak (not strong or effective; may fail or perform poorly)
Colocaciones
a robust system |a robust solution |robust security |a robust design |robust processes |robust infrastructure
Temas
business |technology |science |work
Ejemplos
  • We need a more robust backup system in case the main server goes down.
  • The new software is robust enough to handle millions of users at once.
  • They put in place robust security measures to protect customer data.
  • A robust legal framework is essential for protecting workers' rights.
  • The company has built a robust supply chain that can cope with disruptions.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The website is very robust and almost never goes down.
  • We must create a robust plan for the next crisis.
  • This phone is robust and still works after many drops.
  • The city needs a robust system for clean water.
adjective B2 property
3

having a strong rich flavor

having a strong and full taste or smell

Patrón de uso: a robust [flavor/taste/coffee/wine]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'robust' instead of 'spicy'. 'Robust' means strong and full in flavor, but not necessarily hot or spicy.
Sinónimos
full-bodied (commonly used for wine or coffee; emphasizes richness and depth) | strong (very general; does not always carry the positive, rich connotation that 'robust' often has in food contexts)
Antónimos
mild (describes a soft, gentle flavor or smell without much strength) | bland (suggests very weak or boring taste, often with a negative feeling)
Colocaciones
a robust flavor |robust coffee |a robust red wine |robust aroma |robust taste |robust seasoning
Temas
food |drink |food_drink |daily_life
Ejemplos
  • This cheese has a robust flavor that not everyone will enjoy.
  • I prefer a robust cup of coffee in the morning.
  • The stew is rich and robust, perfect for a cold night.
  • They served a robust red wine with the steak.
  • The sauce has a robust aroma of garlic and herbs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • He likes coffee with a robust taste.
  • The soup has a robust flavor of tomato.
  • This wine is too robust for me.
  • The restaurant is known for its robust sauces.
adjective C1 property
4

strong and forceful in style

very strong and direct in speaking or acting, sometimes a bit rough

Patrón de uso: a robust [debate/response/discussion/defense]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'robust debate' means a long or polite debate. It actually highlights strong, energetic, and often very direct disagreement.
Sinónimos
vigorous (stresses energy and power, often slightly more formal) | forceful (emphasizes strong pressure or impact and can sound more aggressive than 'robust')
Antónimos
weak (lacking strength or impact in speech or action) | timid (shy and not confident; the opposite of the confident strength in 'robust')
Colocaciones
a robust debate |a robust response |robust discussion |a robust defense |robust criticism |a robust exchange of views
Temas
communication |politics |business |core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
  • There was a robust debate in parliament over the new law.
  • The company issued a robust response to the accusations.
  • She offered a robust defense of her team’s performance.
  • We welcome robust discussion, but personal attacks are not acceptable.
  • The coach’s robust criticism pushed the players to improve.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The two leaders had a robust discussion about trade.
  • He gave a robust answer to the hard question.
  • Teachers want students to have robust debate in class.
  • Her robust defense of her idea changed some minds.
adjective technical C2 property
5

not affected much by outliers

in technical use, still giving good results when there are a few errors or unusual values in the data or conditions

Patrón de uso: a robust [model/method/estimator/result]
Sinónimos
resistant (general technical term for not being easily changed or damaged by something)
Antónimos
sensitive (easily influenced by small changes or unusual data points)
Colocaciones
robust statistics |a robust model |a robust estimator |robust regression |robust results |robust methods
Temas
science |mathematics |technology
Ejemplos
  • Median-based measures are more robust to outliers than the mean.
  • The findings remain robust even when we change the model assumptions.
  • We applied a robust regression technique to reduce the impact of extreme values.
  • This algorithm is robust to noise in the input data.
  • Our conclusions are robust across different sample selections.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • The scientist used a robust method that was not hurt by a few bad data points.
  • Their results are robust even when some numbers are missing.
  • A robust model still works well when the data has some errors.
  • They chose a robust test that is not very sensitive to outliers.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
robust
AFI
GB/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
US/ɹoʊbˈʌst/
Sílabas y acento
ro - bust (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bust)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: robust
Familia de palabras
Core family
robustness noun C1
Related words
robustly adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
fragile adjective B1 weak adjective A2
Expresiones

robust debate

1
/ɹoʊbˈʌst dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase

strong and lively argument

a discussion where people express their different opinions in a strong, very direct, and energetic way

Ejemplos
  • There has been robust debate about the new education policy.
  • The conference encouraged robust debate between experts with different views.

robust economy

1
/ɹoʊbˈʌst ɪkˈɑnəmi/
fixed phrase

strong and growing economy

an economy that is strong, healthy, and growing well, with few serious problems

Ejemplos
  • A robust economy has led to lower unemployment and higher wages.
  • The government claims that its policies have created a more robust economy.

robust flavor

1
/ɹoʊbˈʌst flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase

strong and full taste

a taste that is strong, full, and easy to notice

Ejemplos
  • The stew has a robust flavor that comes from slow cooking.
  • This cheese offers a robust flavor that pairs well with red wine.

robust health

1
/ɹoʊbˈʌst hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase

very strong and good health

a state of being very strong and healthy, with no serious health problems

Ejemplos
  • Thanks to regular exercise and a good diet, she enjoys robust health in her seventies.
  • The doctor said his robust health helped him recover quickly from the surgery.
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