A1 — Beginneradverb
meno
less, fewer, minus
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
in misura inferioredi menoin modo ridottoal di sottoinferiormente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piùmaggiormentedi piùin misura superioresuperiormente
Usage note
'Meno' forms comparatives: meno veloce di = less fast than. 'Di meno' = less (standalone). 'Meno male' = thank goodness. 'A meno che' = unless (+ subjunctive).
Example
"Dovresti mangiare meno dolci."
"You should eat fewer sweets."
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