ben piantato

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, well planted.

Adjective[edit]

ben piantato (feminine ben piantata, masculine plural ben piantati, feminine plural ben piantate)

  1. robust, tall, strong (of a person)
    Synonyms: solido, robusto
    • 2012, John Green, translated by Giorgia Grilli, Colpa delle Stelle [The Fault in our Stars], Mondadori, page 96:
      È comparso un giovane cameriere ben piantato, con i capelli biondi mossi.
      A sturdy young waiter with wavy blond hair appeared.