Translation of Italian word "pesante" to English
pesante
/peˈzan.te/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'pesante' expresses 'heavy' (Heavy). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). To intensify 'pesante', Italian speakers may use 'molto', 'assai', or the absolute superlative suffix '-issimo/-issima' — each option carries a different level of emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
heavy
Example
Questa valigia è troppo pesante per essere sollevata.
This suitcase is too heavy to be lifted.
Ho avuto una giornata di lavoro davvero pesante.
I had a really heavy work day.
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Common phrases
- pesantezza— heaviness
- Ho avuto una giornata di lavoro davvero pesante.— I had a really heavy work day.
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What does the Italian word "pesante" mean?▼
The Italian word "pesante" means "heavy" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "pesante"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Questa valigia è troppo pesante per essere sollevata." (which translates as "This suitcase is too heavy to be lifted.").
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