Translation of Italian word "complesso" to English
complesso
/komˈplɛs.so/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot simple; composed of interconnected elements; intricate.
How to use
The Italian adjective 'complesso' expresses 'complex, complicated, intricate' (Not simple; composed of interconnected elements; intricate). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). To intensify 'complesso', Italian speakers may use 'molto', 'assai', or the absolute superlative suffix '-issimo/-issima' — each option carries a different level of emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
complex, complicated, intricate
Example
La questione fiscale è troppo complessa per essere spiegata in poche parole.
The tax issue is too complex to be explained in just a few words.
Il corpo umano ha un sistema nervoso incredibilmente complesso.
The human body has an incredibly complex nervous system.
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- La questione fiscale è troppo complessa per essere spiegata in poche parole.— The tax issue is too complex to be explained in just a few words.
- Il corpo umano ha un sistema nervoso incredibilmente complesso.— The human body has an incredibly complex nervous system.
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The Italian word "complesso" means "complex, complicated, intricate" in English.
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