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CasualToscanaadjective

ganzo/a

cool, awesome, great

Formal Equivalent

fantastico/a, notevole

Examples in Context

"Che ganzo quel tipo, fa ridere tutti!"

"That guy is so cool, he makes everyone laugh!"

"La festa ieri sera era ganza!"

"The party last night was awesome!"

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Cultural Note

Distinctly Tuscan slang, especially common in Florence and surrounding areas. Using it outside Tuscany will immediately mark you as Tuscan or a Tuscany enthusiast. Equivalent to 'figo' in the rest of Italy.

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