grasso
/ˈɡras.so/
The English word fat translates to the Italian grasso.
grasso can be used as an adjective to describe someone or something that is fat. When used as a noun, it refers to fat or grease.
Which one should you use?
As a noun, grasso refers to fat or grease, while as an adjective it describes a person or thing that is fat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on gender and number: grassa is the feminine singular form, grasse is the feminine plural form and grassi is the masculine plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈɡras.so/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word grasso can describe a font or a line of text that is 'bold' or thick.
- The Italian word grasso is a linguistic doublet of the English word 'gross', meaning they share the same historical roots.
- The word grassotto is a common diminutive used to describe someone as 'chubby' in a way that is often perceived as more affectionate than grasso.
Examples in context
- Il maiale è un animale molto grasso.The pig is a very fat animal.
- Non mi piace il cibo troppo grasso.I don't like food that is too fatty.
- Questo salmone è molto grasso e saporito.This salmon is very fatty and tasty.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are discussing what to order for dinner.
- MartinaAlessandro, vuoi mangiare un piatto grasso?Alessandro, do you want to eat a fatty dish?
- AlessandroNo, preferisco qualcosa di più leggero.No, I prefer something lighter.
- MartinaAllora prendiamo un'insalata fresca.Then let's have a fresh salad.
- AlessandroOttima idea, mi va molto bene.Great idea, that works well for me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry grasso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grasso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
