How do you say "thick" in Italian?

spesso

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "thick" is spesso.

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Pronunciation

Spesso is SPEHS-so, stress on the first syllable, with the double S held slightly longer than a single hiss.

Grammar notes

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

Example sentence

Ha tagliato una fetta spessa di pane.

He cut a thick slice of bread.

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How to remember spesso

Spesso also means 'often', so picture a thick book you often read to link both meanings.

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Questions about spesso

How do you pronounce spesso?

Spesso is SPEHS-so, stress on the first syllable, with the double S held slightly longer than a single hiss.

Is spesso formal or casual?

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

How is spesso used in Italian?

spesso is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Ha tagliato una fetta spessa di pane. (He cut a thick slice of bread.).

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