🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

musculoso

Pronunciation / Transliteration: musculoso

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Brawny/ˈbrɔː.ni/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O atleta musculoso levantou pesos pesados com facilidade."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Physically strong and muscular.

    "The brawny athlete lifted the heavy weights with ease."
  2. 2

    Having a strong, powerful appearance.

    "The brawny figure of the man intimidated the smaller opponents."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'brawny' originates from the Old English 'bræwen', meaning 'strong' or 'muscular'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was associated with physical strength and robustness, reflecting a cultural appreciation for physical prowess.

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