Translation of Italian word "vecchio" to English
vecchio
/ˈvɛk.kjo/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'vecchio' expresses 'old' (Old, aged, ancient). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, advanced in age or ancient.
🇬🇧 English
old
Example
Questo vecchio immobile è stato completamente ristrutturato.
This old building was completely renovated.
Mio nonno è un uomo vecchio ma molto attivo.
My grandfather is an old man but very active.
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- Questo vecchio immobile è stato completamente ristrutturato.— This old building was completely renovated.
- Mio nonno è un uomo vecchio ma molto attivo.— My grandfather is an old man but very active.
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What does the Italian word "vecchio" mean?▼
The Italian word "vecchio" means "old" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Questo vecchio immobile è stato completamente ristrutturato." (which translates as "This old building was completely renovated.").
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