massimo
/ˈmas.si.mo/
The phrase massimo in Italian translates to "massimo".
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is massima, the masculine plural form is massimi and the feminine plural form is massime.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmas.si.mo/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, massimo is used to describe the 'maximum' level of a scale, but it is also a very common first name for men.
- The term massima refers to a short, pithy proverb or a moral maxim in Italian literature.
- The phrase il massimo is frequently used as a noun to mean 'the best' or 'the pinnacle' of something, such as saying a luxury hotel is il massimo.
Examples in context
- Dobbiamo arrivare entro le otto e trenta massimo.We must arrive by eight-thirty at the latest.
- Il costo sarà di cinquanta euro massimo.The cost will be fifty euros at most.
- Puoi stare fuori per un'ora massimo.You can stay outside for one hour at most.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are discussing how many people to invite to dinner.
- AlessandroQuante persone invitiamo a cena, Sofia?How many people shall we invite to dinner, Sofia?
- SofiaPossiamo ospitare al massimo sei persone.We can host six people at most.
- AlessandroVa bene, allora ne invito quattro.All right, then I will invite four.
- SofiaPerfetto, così staremo comodi tutti.Perfect, that way we will all be comfortable.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry massimo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
