English–Spanish

“well-built” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsomusculoso

Pronunciation

IPA/foɾˈniðo/

Example

Mi hermano es fornido.

My brother is well-built.

Illustration for fornido (well-built)

How to say “well-built” in Spanish

“Well-built” in Spanish is fornido.

Thick-set, solid body with broad shoulders.

Full entry for fornido: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fornido

El vecino parece fornido después de entrenar.

The neighbor seems well-built after training.

Tips for using fornido

  • Often used in phrases like 'de complexión fornida' or 'una persona fornida' to describe body build rather than height, and it can sound neutral or blunt rather than clearly flattering.

Other Spanish words for “well-built”

Él es musculoso.

He is well-built.

“well-built” in other languages