B1 — Intermediateadjective
sottile
thin, slim, subtle
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
esilesnellofinedelicato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
grossospessorobustomassiccio
Usage note
'Sottile' can refer to physical thinness or a subtle argument/distinction. 'Esile' implies fragility. 'Fine' means fine/delicate.
Example
"Ha una voce sottile che si sente appena."
"She has a thin voice that can barely be heard."
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