avido
/ˈa.vi.do/
The English word avid is translated into Italian as avido.
avido is used to describe someone who is enthusiastic or passionate about something. However, be aware that it often carries a negative connotation of greed or an insatiable craving for things like money or power.
Meaning: enthusiastic, passionate (adj)
Which one should you use?
To express pure excitement without the potential connotation of greed or hunger associated with avido, use entusiasta. While avido is commonly used for enthusiasts, it can also mean greedy or covetous.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form avido changes based on gender and number: avida is the feminine singular, avidi is the masculine plural and avide is the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
avido is pronounced /ˈa.vi.do/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word avido shares a root with the Latin verb aveō, which originally meant to crave something so intensely that one felt a physical longing.
- In Italian, avido is frequently paired with di potere to describe a 'power-hungry' person, a usage that is much more common than its use for hobbies.
- In literary Italian, avido can be used to describe a thirst for knowledge, though in daily conversation it is more likely to be associated with material wealth.
Examples in context
- Tom è un avido lettore.Tom is an avid reader.This sentence uses avido to describe a reader.Tatoeba #5590563 by Bethanielle, translation #5589567 by CK
- Non è un avido lettore.He isn't an avid reader.Tatoeba #12988315 by Nuel, translation #12988314 by Nuel
- È un avido collezionista d'arte.He's an avid art collector.This sentence uses avido to describe a collector.Tatoeba #5344763 by Guybrush88, translation #2738276 by Hybrid
- Sono un lettore appassionato.I am an avid reader.
- Sono un accanito amante del cinema.I am an avid movie lover.
- Sono fissata con la lettura.I am obsessed with reading.
- Sono un accanito sostenitore del calcio.I am an avid football supporter.
- Sono un'appassionatissima viaggiatrice.I am an avid traveler.
- Sono fissato con i videogiochi.I am crazy about video games.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- SofiaCosa fai nel tempo libero, Francesco?What do you do in your free time, Francesco?
- FrancescoSono un avido ascoltatore di podcast.I am an avid listener of podcasts.
- SofiaDavvero? Quali generi preferisci?Really? Which genres do you prefer?
- FrancescoAmo tutto ciò che riguarda la storia.I love everything regarding history.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “avid” translations and entries avido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
