non più
/non ˈpju/word by word
The English phrase "no more" (in the sense of "not any longer") is translated into Italian as non più.
The phrase non più is used as an adverb to indicate that a situation or action has ceased or no longer exists.
Meaning: not any longer (adv)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase to mean "not anymore" within a sentence, it is often split. In this construction, non is placed before the verb and più is placed after the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/non ˈpju/
Did you know?
- The word più shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'full', originating from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to fill'.
- In certain emotional contexts, an Italian speaker might simply say Basta! instead of Non più! to signal that they want something to stop immediately.
- In Italian, saying non ne posso più uses the partitive pronoun ne to mean 'I can't take any more of it', a construction English speakers often struggle to translate literally.
Examples in context
- Avevo non più di tre libbre.I had no more than three pounds.This sentence illustrates using non più to indicate a quantity that does not exceed a certain amount.Tatoeba #3213671 by Guybrush88, translation #257861 by piterkeo
- Ho non più di 1.000 yen con me.I have no more than 1,000 yen with me.This sentence shows the use of non più to describe a maximum amount of money on hand.Tatoeba #1310287 by Guybrush88, translation #255961 by CK
- Ha non più di quindici dollari.She has no more than fifteen dollars.This sentence demonstrates using non più to express a limit on a specific amount of money.Tatoeba #4653177 by Guybrush88, translation #311554 by CM
- Non mangio più carne.I don't eat meat anymore.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are talking about their living situation.
- ChiaraAbiti ancora in centro, Francesco?Do you still live downtown, Francesco?
- FrancescoNo, non più. Mi sono trasferito.No, not any longer. I moved.
- ChiaraDove vivi adesso?Where do you live now?
- FrancescoVivo in un piccolo appartamento vicino al mare.I live in a small apartment near the sea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “no more” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (non, più) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries non, più, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
