Fornido (en. Husky)
/forˈniðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person or thing that has a strong and muscular body.
His coach told him he needed to be muscular to be a good athlete.
Su entrenador le dijo que debía estar fornido para ser un buen atleta.
It is sometimes used to describe something that is sturdy or solid.
The furniture is sturdy and will withstand any weight.
El mueble es fornido y resistirá cualquier peso.
It can also imply that a person has a strong physical presence.
The actor is muscular, which makes him perfect for action roles.
El actor es fornido, lo cual lo hace perfecto para papeles de acción.
Etymology
From Latin 'fornitus,' which means 'fortified.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
muscular man
It refers to a man who has a strong and muscular body.
hombre fornido
muscular body
It describes a well-formed body with defined muscles.
cuerpo fornido
Related Words
fornido
That has a strong and robust body.
fornido
strength
Ability to perform a physical activity or bear weight.
fuerza
Slang Meanings
Description of someone who exercises regularly.
That guy is muscular; he spends all day at the gym.
Ese tipo es un fornido, pasa todo el día en el gimnasio.
Someone who stands out for their strength in the community.
In the neighborhood, everyone knows him as the muscular one due to his great carrying capacity.
En el barrio todos lo conocen como el fornido por su gran capacidad de carga.