sacco
/ˈsak.ko/masculine
The English word "sack" is sacco in Italian.
sacco refers to a sack or bag used for commodities or items, specifically those made of coarse fabric for heavy-duty purposes. Colloquially, the phrase un sacco is used to mean "a lot" or "a great deal."
Meaning: bag for commodities or items (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of sacco is sacchi.
How do you pronounce it?
sacco is pronounced /ˈsak.ko/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In certain historical contexts, the term sacco can also refer to a 'sack' or a pillage, describing the act of looting a city.
- In Italian, a 'sack suit' or an oversized, loose-fitting jacket is called giacca a sacco, referring to the garment's shape like a large bag.
- The word sacco comes from the Latin saccus, which was borrowed from the Ancient Greek sákkos and originally derived from a Semitic language.
Examples in context
- Che c'è nel sacco?What's in the sack?This sentence shows how to ask what is inside the sacco.Tatoeba #5527806 by Guybrush88, translation #2647796 by CK
- È difficile per un sacco vuoto stare dritto.It is hard for an empty sack to stand straight.This sentence uses sacco to describe an empty bag.Tatoeba #5332423 by Guybrush88, translation #28142 by Yepthatscool
- Il sacco di iuta conteneva diversi chili di farina.The burlap sack held several kilos of flour.This sentence uses sacco to describe a burlap bag containing flour.Tatoeba #13966013 by Guybrush88, translation #12887862 by Teangloir
- Adoro il tuo nuovo zaino!I love your new backpack!
- Non dimenticare di prendere la tua borsa prima di uscire.Don't forget to grab your bag before leaving.
- Mi piace un sacco!I like it a lot!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are at a local market.
- AlessandroHai un sacco per queste patate?Do you have a sack for these potatoes?
- GiuliaSì, ce n'è uno in macchina.Yes, there is one in the car.
- AlessandroPerfetto, prendo subito il sacco.Perfect, I'll grab the sack right away.
- GiuliaFai attenzione, è pesante.Be careful, it is heavy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sack” translations and entries sacco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sacco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
