How to Say "Thick" in Italian

spesso

/ˈspes.so/

The Italian word for thick is spesso.

spesso is used to describe something that is relatively great in extent from one surface to another.

Meaning: relatively great in extent from one surface to another (adj)

Which one should you use?

Use spesso for physical thickness (like a book or a slice), but use folto when describing density (like thick hair or a thick forest).

The word is pronounced /ˈspes.so/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.

In Italian, the word spesso is a homonym that also means 'often'.
If someone is 'thick-skinned' in the sense of being insensitive, Italians use the phrase pelle dura, meaning 'hard skin'.
To describe a 'thick' liquid like a heavy syrup or a rich sauce, Italians often use the word denso.

Il libro è spesso.
The book is thick.
This sentence shows how to use spesso to describe the thickness of a book.
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Il ghiaccio è molto spesso.
The ice is very thick.
This sentence demonstrates using spesso to describe how thick ice is.
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Questo libro è molto spesso.
This book is very thick.
This sentence shows how to emphasize the thickness of a book using spesso.
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Il tuo maglione è spesso e ti terrà caldo durante l'inverno.
Your sweater is thick and will keep you warm during winter.
La salsa bolognese è densa e ricca di sapori.
Bolognese sauce is thick and rich in flavors.
Ho comprato un quaderno con fogli molto grossi per prendere appunti.
I bought a notebook with very thick pages for taking notes.
La mia penna ha una punta grossa ideale per scrivere in grassetto.
My pen has a thick tip, perfect for writing in bold.
La giacca è spessa.
The jacket is thick.
Il muro è spesso.
The wall is thick.
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Martina and Matteo are looking at coats in a shop.

Martina

Matteo, guarda questo cappotto spesso!
Matteo, look at this thick coat!
Matteo

Sì, è molto spesso e caldo.
Yes, it is very thick and warm.
Martina

Credi che sia troppo spesso?
Do you think it is too thick?
Matteo

No, per l'inverno è perfetto.
No, for winter it is perfect.

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