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A1 — Beginneradjective

basso

short, low

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

piccolominutotozzotarchiato

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

altoslanciatograndelongilineo

Usage note

'Basso' describes height for people and objects. 'Minuto' (petite) is neutral. 'Tozzo' implies short and stocky. 'Tarchiato' is short and powerfully built.

Example

"È bassa, ma ha una personalità molto forte e sicura di sé."

"She is short, but she has a very strong and self-confident personality."

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