sei grasso
/ˈsɛj ˈɡras.so/word by word
In Italian, "you're fat" is said as sei grasso.
This phrase is used to make a statement that someone is overweight. For a more clinical and less insulting way to say someone is overweight compared to sei grasso, you should use sei sovrappeso.
Which one should you use?
Depending on the person or people you are addressing, you may use different forms. sei grassottello is a diminutive form used to describe someone as chubby or slightly plump, often used more affectionately or less harshly. To be less insulting than sei grasso, use sei sovrappeso to say someone is overweight.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a woman, use sei grassa. If you are addressing more than one person, use siete grassi. If you are addressing a group of only women, use siete grasse.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of sei grasso is /ˈsɛj ˈɡras.so/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1 of 3 syllable.
Did you know?
- While sei grasso is a statement of fact, Italian speakers often use the phrase essere in carne to say someone is 'plump' literally meaning 'to be in meat'.
- The adjective grasso is closely related to the English word 'crass', which originally meant 'thick' or 'fat' but evolved to describe someone lacking intelligence.
- In some Italian regional dialects, describing someone as grasso can be a compliment implying wealth and prosperity rather than a health critique.
Examples in context
- Hai una corporatura robusta.You have a sturdy build.
- Hai una costituzione robusta.You have a robust constitution.
- Sei in carne.You are curvy.
- Sei grasso, lo sappiamo tutti.You're fat, we all know it.
- Sei grasso perché mangi troppo.You're fat because you eat too much.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are arguing about his health.
- ChiaraMatteo, devi smettere di mangiare dolci.Matteo, you have to stop eating sweets.
- MatteoPerché? Non sono così pesante.Why? I'm not that heavy.
- ChiaraGuarda lo specchio, sei grasso!Look in the mirror, you're fat!
- MatteoOra sei stata cattiva, Chiara.Now you've been mean, Chiara.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sei, grasso) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grasso, sei, CC BY-SA 4.0.
