A1 — Beginneradjective
pesante
heavy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
gravosofaticosoopprimenteponderoso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
leggerolieveagilesnello
Usage note
'Pesante' works both literally (weight) and figuratively (a heavy/oppressive situation). 'Gravoso' = burdensome. 'Faticoso' = tiring. 'Leggero' is the exact opposite.
Example
"Questa valigia è troppo pesante per portarla da soli."
"This suitcase is too heavy to carry alone."
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