Translation of Italian word "afoso" to English
afoso
/aˈfo.zo/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'afoso' expresses 'muggy, stifling' (Muggy, stifling). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). To intensify 'afoso', Italian speakers may use 'molto', 'assai', or the absolute superlative suffix '-issimo/-issima' — each option carries a different level of emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
muggy, stifling
Example
In città le giornate afose di luglio sono insopportabili.
In city the muggy July days are unbearable.
L'aria afosa precede spesso un temporale estivo.
The muggy air often precedes a summer thunderstorm.
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Common phrases
- afa estiva— summer heat haze
- L'aria afosa precede spesso un temporale estivo.— The muggy air often precedes a summer thunderstorm.
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What does the Italian word "afoso" mean?▼
The Italian word "afoso" means "muggy, stifling" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "In città le giornate afose di luglio sono insopportabili." (which translates as "In city the muggy July days are unbearable.").
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