Adjectives Flashcards
True
Real
vero
Pronunciation: VEH-roh
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Forms of “vero” (true):
• Masculine singular: vero (VEH-roh)
• Feminine singular: vera (VEH-rah)
• Masculine plural: veri (VEH-ree)
• Feminine plural: vere (VEH-reh)
Fantastic
fantastico
Pronunciation: fahn-TAHS-tee-koh
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Forms of “fantastico”:
• Masculine singular: fantastico (fahn-TAHS-tee-koh)
• Feminine singular: fantastica (fahn-TAHS-tee-kah)
• Masculine plural: fantastici (fahn-TAHS-tee-chee)
• Feminine plural: fantastiche (fahn-TAHS-tee-keh)
Expensive
caro
Pronunciation: KAH-roh
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Forms of “caro”:
• Masculine singular: caro (KAH-roh)
• Feminine singular: cara (KAH-rah)
• Masculine plural: cari (KAH-ree)
• Feminine plural: care (KAH-reh)
Beautiful
Handsome
bello
Pronunciation: BEL-loh
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Forms of “bello”:
• Masculine singular: bello (BEL-loh)
• Feminine singular: bella (BEL-lah)
• Masculine plural: belli (BEL-lee)
• Feminine plural: belle (BEL-leh)
Squishy, soft, limp, mushy (used especially for textures that are a bit too soft or floppy)
Molle
Pronunciation: MOL-leh
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Forms of “molle”:
• Masculine singular: molle (MOL-leh)
• Feminine singular: molle (MOL-leh)
• Masculine plural: molli (MOL-lee)
• Feminine plural: molli (MOL-lee)
Tall
alto
Pronunciation: AHL-toh
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Forms of “alto”:
• Masculine singular: alto (AHL-toh)
• Feminine singular: alta (AHL-tah)
• Masculine plural: alti (AHL-tee)
• Feminine plural: alte (AHL-teh)
Shy
timido
Pronunciation: TEE-mee-doh
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Forms of “timido”:
• Masculine singular: timido (TEE-mee-doh)
• Feminine singular: timida (TEE-mee-dah)
• Masculine plural: timidi (TEE-mee-dee)
• Feminine plural: timide (TEE-mee-deh)
Crazy
pazzo
Pronunciation: PAHT-soh
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Forms of “pazzo”:
• Masculine singular: pazzo (PAHT-soh)
• Feminine singular: pazza (PAHT-tsah)
• Masculine plural: pazzi (PAHT-tsee)
• Feminine plural: pazze (PAHT-tseh)
Nice, likeable, pleasant (used to describe someone who is friendly and easy to get along with)
Simpatico
Pronunciation: sim-PAH-tee-koh
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Forms of “simpatico”:
• Masculine singular: simpatico (sim-PAH-tee-koh)
• Feminine singular: simpatica (sim-PAH-tee-kah)
• Masculine plural: simpatici (sim-PAH-tee-chee)
• Feminine plural: simpatiche
New
nuovo
Pronunciation: NWOH-voh
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Forms of “nuovo”:
• Masculine singular: nuovo (NWOH-voh)
• Feminine singular: nuova (NWOH-vah)
• Masculine plural: nuovi (NWOH-vee)
• Feminine plural: nuove (NWOH-veh)
Old
vecchio
Pronunciation: VEK-kyoh
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Forms of “vecchio”:
• Masculine singular: vecchio (VEK-kyoh)
• Feminine singular: vecchia (VEK-kyah)
• Masculine plural: vecchi (VEK-kee)
• Feminine plural: vecchie (VEK-kee-eh)
Small
piccolo
Pronunciation: PEEK-koh-loh
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Forms of “piccolo”:
• Masculine singular: piccolo (PEEK-koh-loh)
• Feminine singular: piccola (PEEK-koh-lah)
• Masculine plural: piccoli (PEEK-koh-lee)
• Feminine plural: piccole (PEEK-koh-leh)
Big
grande
Pronunciation: GRAHN-deh
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Forms of “grande”:
• Masculine singular: grande (GRAHN-deh)
• Feminine singular: grande (GRAHN-deh)
• Masculine plural: grandi (GRAHN-dee)
• Feminine plural: grandi (GRAHN-dee)
Alive
Lively
Bright
Vivid
vivo
Pronunciation: VEE-voh
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Forms of “vivo”:
• Masculine singular: vivo (VEE-voh)
• Feminine singular: viva (VEE-vah)
• Masculine plural: vivi (VEE-vee)
• Feminine plural: vive (VEE-veh)
Slow
lento
Pronunciation: LEHN-toh
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Forms of “lento”:
• Masculine singular: lento (LEHN-toh)
• Feminine singular: lenta (LEHN-tah)
• Masculine plural: lenti (LEHN-tee)
• Feminine plural: lente (LEHN-teh)
Fast
veloce
Pronunciation: veh-LOH-cheh
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Forms of “veloce”:
• Masculine singular: veloce (veh-LOH-cheh)
• Feminine singular: veloce (veh-LOH-cheh)
• Masculine plural: veloci (veh-LOH-chee)
• Feminine plural: veloci (veh-LOH-chee)
Good
Tasty
buono (for “good”) / gustoso (for “tasty”)
Pronunciation:
• buono: BWOH-noh
• gustoso: goos-TOH-zoh
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Forms of “buono” (Good):
• Masculine singular: buono (BWOH-noh)
• Feminine singular: buona (BWOH-nah)
• Masculine plural: buoni (BWOH-nee)
• Feminine plural: buone (BWOH-neh)
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Forms of “gustoso” (Tasty):
• Masculine singular: gustoso (goos-TOH-zoh)
• Feminine singular: gustosa (goos-TOH-zah)
• Masculine plural: gustosi (goos-TOH-zee)
• Feminine plural: gustose (goos-TOH-zeh)
Loud
rumoroso
Pronunciation: roo-moh-ROH-zoh
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Forms of “rumoroso”:
• Masculine singular: rumoroso (roo-moh-ROH-zoh)
• Feminine singular: rumorosa (roo-moh-ROH-zah)
• Masculine plural: rumorosi (roo-moh-ROH-zee)
• Feminine plural: rumorose (roo-moh-ROH-zeh)
Quiet
tranquillo
Pronunciation: trahn-KWEE-loh
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Forms of “tranquillo”:
• Masculine singular: tranquillo (trahn-KWEE-loh)
• Feminine singular: tranquilla (trahn-KWEEL-lah)
• Masculine plural: tranquilli (trahn-KWEE-lee)
• Feminine plural: tranquille (trahn-KWEEL-leh)
Healthy
sano
Pronunciation: SAH-noh
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Forms of “sano”:
• Masculine singular: sano (SAH-noh)
• Feminine singular: sana (SAH-nah)
• Masculine plural: sani (SAH-nee)
• Feminine plural: sane (SAH-neh)
Available
Free
- Libero / Libera
Meaning: free / available (in the sense of time, space, or freedom)
Pronunciation:
• Libero → LEE-beh-ro (masculine singular)
• Libera → LEE-beh-rah (feminine singular)
• Liberi → LEE-beh-ree (masculine plural)
• Libere → LEE-beh-reh (feminine plural)
Gender & Number:
• Masculine singular: libero
• Feminine singular: libera
• Masculine plural: liberi
• Feminine plural: libere
Example:
• Siamo liberi domani. – We are free tomorrow.
• C’è un tavolo libero. – There’s a free table.
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- Disponibile
Meaning: available / willing (in the sense of helpfulness or service)
Pronunciation:
• Disponibile → dee-spoh-NEE-beh-leh (singular)
• Disponibili → dee-spoh-NEE-bee-lee (plural)
Gender & Number:
• Singular: disponibile (same for masculine & feminine)
• Plural: disponibili (same for masculine & feminine)
Example:
• Il medico è disponibile. – The doctor is available.
• Sono disponibili a parlare. – They are available to talk.
Expensive
Masculine singular: caro
(KAH-roh)
Feminine singular: cara
(KAH-rah)
Masculine plural: cari
(KAH-ree)
Feminine plural: care
(KAH-reh)
Broken
• Rotto: Masculine singular
• Rotti: Masculine plural
• Rotta: Feminine singular
• Rotte: Feminine plural
Late (delayed or behind schedule)
In ritardo
Phonetic Pronunciation: een ree-TAHR-doh
Example (Singular):
Sono in ritardo per la riunione.
(I’m late for the meeting.)
Example (Plural):
Siamo in ritardo per la riunione.
(We are late for the meeting.)
