superfino
The English phrase superfine is translated into Italian as superfino.
superfino is used to describe something that is exceptionally high quality or very refined.
Did you know?
- In Italy, calling a person superfino can be a veiled insult, suggesting they are so refined that they have become 'nitpicky' or overly fastidious.
- If an Italian describes a joke as superfino, they are complimenting its intellectual subtlety and wit rather than its humor.
- The term superfino is used as a technical standard in the Italian textile industry to categorize the microscopic fineness of wool fibers.
Examples in context
- Una pizza topA superfine pizza.
- Questo è un tessuto superfino.This is a superfine fabric.
- Il sale deve essere superfino.The salt must be superfine.
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are shopping for high-quality ingredients for a cake.
- AlessandroSofia, serve un tipo di zucchero superfino.Sofia, we need a superfine type of sugar.
- SofiaLo trovo subito in questo reparto.I'll find it immediately in this department.
- AlessandroSì, la qualità deve essere eccellente.Yes, the quality must be excellent.
- SofiaHai ragione, Alessandro, prendo quello migliore.You are right, Alessandro, I will take the best one.
