omone
The English phrase "big fella" can be translated into Italian as omone.
omone is an informal term used to describe a man who is physically large or imposing.
Did you know?
- The root omo in omone is a shortened form of uomo, but in modern Italian, using omo on its own is nearly extinct except within these specific augmentative or diminutive forms.
- In Italian, calling someone an omone is not always about height or weight, as it can describe a man with a 'big' personality or great moral strength.
- While omone describes a large man, it carries a slightly archaic or epic tone, reminiscent of a 'giant' from a legend rather than just a large person in a modern gym.
Examples in context
- Guarda quel grosso omone.Look at that big fella.
- È un vero omone, eh?He's a real big fella, isn't he?
- Quel grosso omone solleva i pesi.That big fella is lifting weights.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are watching people at a local park.
- AlessandroGuarda quell'uomo, è un grosso omone!Look at that man, he's a big fella!
- SofiaSì, è davvero imponente.Yes, he is truly imposing.
- AlessandroSembra un giocatore di rugby.He looks like a rugby player.
- SofiaProbabilmente è proprio così.He probably is.
