extra
/ˈɛks.tra/
The English phrase extra is translated into Italian as extra.
The adjective extra is frequently used to denote an additional amount or quantity of something, meaning beyond what is due, usual.
Meaning: beyond what is due, usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
While the English word 'extra' can refer to a background performer, in Italian you should use comparsa for a person in a play or movie with a minimal part. If you want to express the meaning of extra as something additional or added in a formal context, you can use aggiuntivo.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective extra is invariable, which means it does not change its ending for gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɛks.tra/.
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'extra' in the sense of a bonus or a tip, Italians use the word mancia, which comes from the word for 'sleeve' where coins were once hidden.
- In the Italian hospitality and catering industry, an extra is a slang term for a worker hired on a temporary, on-call basis for a single event.
- If you are working extra, you might be performing straordinari, a word that literally translates to 'extraordinary' tasks.
Examples in context
- Tom mi causa molto lavoro extra.Tom causes me a lot of extra work.This sentence is useful for describing extra work caused by someone.Tatoeba #3537883 by Guybrush88, translation #1095536 by CK
- La pizza avrà del formaggio extra.The pizza will have extra cheese.This sentence shows how to use extra to describe adding cheese to a pizza.Tatoeba #13112185 by Guybrush88, translation #12106832 by Amastan
- Sami comprò una pizza extra large.Sami bought an extra large pizza.This sentence uses extra as part of a size description for a pizza.Tatoeba #13386353 by Guybrush88, translation #7161268 by OsoHombre
- La sua competenza in questa materia è straordinaria.His expertise in this matter is extraordinary.
- Ho bisogno di un'informazione supplementare.I need some extra information.
- Le tasse aggiuntive saranno addebitate separatamente.Additional taxes will be charged separately.
- Posso avere una fetta di torta in più?Can I have an extra slice of cake?
- Ho bisogno di un minuto di più per finire.I need an extra minute to finish.
- Sto cercando un lavoro che offra qualche vantaggio oltre al salario.I'm looking for a job that offers some perks in addition to the salary.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are discussing their work schedule.
- AlessandroDevi fare qualche ora extra questa settimana.You have to work some extra hours this week.
- SofiaPosso fare ore extra domani mattina.I can do extra hours tomorrow morning.
- AlessandroOttimo, ne abbiamo davvero bisogno.Great, we really need them.
- SofiaVa bene, allora a domani.All right, see you tomorrow then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “extra” translations and entries extra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
