How do you say "old" in Italian?

vecchio

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "old" is vecchio.

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Pronunciation

Vecchio is VEHK-kyoh, stress on the first syllable, with the double CH making a hard K sound before the final glide.

Grammar notes

vecchio is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

La casa è molto vecchia.

The house is very old.

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How to remember vecchio

Vecchio sounds a little like 'veteran', someone old and experienced.

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Questions about vecchio

How do you pronounce vecchio?

Vecchio is VEHK-kyoh, stress on the first syllable, with the double CH making a hard K sound before the final glide.

Is vecchio formal or casual?

vecchio is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is vecchio used in Italian?

vecchio is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La casa è molto vecchia. (The house is very old.).

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