How to Say "Terrible" in Italian

terribile

/terˈri.bi.le/

The English word "terrible" is translated into Italian as terribile.

terribile is an adjective used to describe something that is very bad.

Meaning: very bad (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

The form terribile is used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. When referring to multiple items, use the plural form terribili.

The word is pronounced /terˈri.bi.le/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

In Italian, describing a person as terribile can sometimes mean they are 'formidable' or 'fearsome' rather than just 'bad'.
If you call a child terribile, you are not saying they are evil, but rather that they are being extremely naughty or difficult.
While terribile describes the quality of a thing, Italians often use the adverb terribilmente to add dramatic emphasis to almost any adjective.

So che è terribile.
I know it's terrible.
This sentence is useful for expressing that a situation is terrible.
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È terribile a letto.
He's terrible in bed.
This sentence is useful for describing someone's performance in bed.
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La paga è terribile.
The pay is terrible.
This sentence is useful for describing a low level of pay.
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La situazione è orribile.
The situation is terrible.
La prestazione è stata disastrosa.
The performance was terrible.
Il servizio è pessimo.
The service is terrible.
Questo film è orrendo!
This movie is terrible!
La cena era proprio brutta.
The dinner was really terrible.
Assolutamente terribile
Absolutely terrible
Terribilmente
Terribly
Orribilmente
Horribly
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