substantial

considerevole, notevole

Di quantità, dimensione o importanza abbastanza grande da fare una differenza concreta.

In inglese semplice: Large enough in amount, size, or importance to make a real difference.

• We saved a substantial amount of money.
• The storm caused substantial damage.
• There has been a substantial increase in sales.

Sinonimi: considerable, significant, large

Contrari: small, minor

Espressioni comuni: substantial amount, substantial increase, substantial savings

solido, robusto

Ben costruito, resistente e solido, anziché sottile o facile da rompere.

In inglese semplice: Strong, solid, and made well, rather than thin or easily broken.

• They bought a substantial oak table.
• The coat is made from substantial cloth.
• Its substantial stone walls have survived many storms.

Sinonimi: solid, sturdy, robust

Contrari: flimsy

Espressioni comuni: substantial furniture, substantial cloth, substantial building

benestante, facoltoso

Che possiede abbastanza denaro, terreni o proprietà da essere piuttosto ricco.

In inglese semplice: Owning enough money, land, or property to be fairly rich.

• He was a substantial landowner.
• Several substantial merchants paid for the new school.
• She came from a family of substantial farmers.

Sinonimi: wealthy, well-off, prosperous

Contrari: poor

Espressioni comuni: substantial landowner, substantial merchant, substantial farmer