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How do you say "deep" in Italian?
profondo
In Italian, "deep" is profondo.
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Pronunciation
proh-FOHN-doh, stress on the second syllable, 'oh' as in 'go'.
Grammar notes
Profondo is a regular -o adjective: profonda (feminine), profondi (masculine plural), profonde (feminine plural).
Example sentence
Il mare è molto profondo qui.
The sea is very deep here.
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How to remember profondo
Think of going deep - profondo means deep in all senses, from water to understanding.
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Questions about profondo
How do you say "deep" in Italian?
In Italian, "deep" is profondo. It is a noun.
How is profondo written in Italian?
profondo is written using the standard Italian script.
How is profondo used in a sentence?
Use profondo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il mare è molto profondo qui. (The sea is very deep here.).
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