stout

• Se dice de una persona algo corpulenta o de complexión fuerte y robusta, o de un objeto que es firme, grueso y resistente.

Describes a person who is somewhat fat or solidly built, or an object that is strong and thick.

1. Dependable and resoluteB2formal

   Firm, determined, and reliable in character or action.

   firme y resuelto

   • He offered a stout defense of his principles.
   • The team showed a stout resistance against the opposing side.
   • She is a stout supporter of local charities.

   Sinónimosdeterminedreliableresolutestalwartsteadfaststurdyunwavering

   Antónimoscowardlyfickleirresoluteunreliableweak

2. Heavily built or thicksetB1formal

   Having a bulky, heavy, or thickset body; often used as a polite term for being overweight.

   Corpulento, fornido

   • The stout gentleman had difficulty fitting into the small chair.
   • She was a stout woman with a cheerful disposition.
   • The portrait depicted a stout figure in a dark coat.

   Sinónimosburlychubbycorpulentfatheavyobesepaunchyplumpportlystockythickset

   Antónimosleanskinnyslenderslightslimthin

3. Strong and sturdyB2formal

   Having rugged physical strength and endurance; able to withstand fatigue or hardship.

   fuerte y robusto

   • The stout walls of the castle have stood for centuries.
   • He was a stout worker, capable of long hours in the fields.
   • The ship was built with a stout hull to survive rough seas.

   Sinónimosbrawnydurablehardymuscularpowerfulresilientrobustruggedstalwartstrongsturdytough

   Antónimosdelicatefeeblefrailweak

• Sustantivo que designa una cerveza oscura y fuerte hecha con malta o cebada tostada, o bien una talla de ropa para personas corpulentas o con sobrepeso.

A noun referring to a strong, dark beer made from roasted malt or barley, or a clothing size designed for a large or heavy person.

1. Dark BeerB1formalculinary

   A strong, dark, heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt, roasted unmalted barley, and often caramel malt, flavored with hops.

   Cerveza stout

   • He ordered a pint of stout at the pub.
   • Stout is known for its rich, roasted flavor.
   • Many breweries produce a variety of stouts, including dry and sweet versions.

2. Clothing SizeB2formal

   A garment size designed for a large or heavy person.

   talla para personas corpulentas

   • The store carries a range of suits in stout sizes.
   • He needed a stout size for his jacket.
   • The catalog includes a section for stout men's clothing.

   Sinónimosoutsizeportly