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How do you say "gloomy" in Italian?
cupo
In Italian, "gloomy" is cupo.
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Pronunciation
Cupo is KOO-poh, stress on the first syllable, a short heavy word matching its dark meaning.
Grammar notes
cupo is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Il tempo era grigio e cupo.
The weather was grey and gloomy.
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How to remember cupo
Cupo sounds like a low, dark note, matching a gloomy, overcast mood.
Related words
- jealous geloso
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- ashamed vergogna
- embarrassed imbarazzata
- confused confuso
- curious Curioso
- bored annoiato
- lonely solitaria
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Questions about cupo
How do you pronounce cupo?
Cupo is KOO-poh, stress on the first syllable, a short heavy word matching its dark meaning.
Is cupo formal or casual?
cupo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is cupo used in Italian?
cupo is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Il tempo era grigio e cupo. (The weather was grey and gloomy.).
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