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How do you say "cozy" in Italian?
accogliente
In Italian, "cozy" is accogliente.
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Pronunciation
Accogliente is ahk-kohl-YEHN-teh, stress on the third syllable, with 'gli' making the soft LY sound found in 'million'.
Grammar notes
accogliente is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La cabina era calda e accogliente.
The cabin was warm and cozy.
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How to remember accogliente
Accogliente comes from accogliere, to welcome, so a cozy room is one that warmly welcomes you in.
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Questions about accogliente
How do you pronounce accogliente?
Accogliente is ahk-kohl-YEHN-teh, stress on the third syllable, with 'gli' making the soft LY sound found in 'million'.
Is accogliente formal or casual?
accogliente is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is accogliente used in Italian?
accogliente is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La cabina era calda e accogliente. (The cabin was warm and cozy.).
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