Translation of Italian word "basso" to English
basso
/ˈbas.so/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'basso' expresses 'low, short' (Low, short (in height)). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, having little height.
🇬🇧 English
low, short
Example
Il soffitto di questa stanza è troppo basso.
The ceiling of this room is too low.
Hanno costruito un muro basso attorno alla casa.
They built a low wall around the house.
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- Il soffitto di questa stanza è troppo basso.— The ceiling of this room is too low.
- Hanno costruito un muro basso attorno alla casa.— They built a low wall around the house.
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What does the Italian word "basso" mean?▼
The Italian word "basso" means "low, short" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il soffitto di questa stanza è troppo basso." (which translates as "The ceiling of this room is too low.").
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