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How do you say "deep" in Italian?

profondo

Noun

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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