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enorme
huge
The word 'enorme' is an adjective in Italian and it is used to describe something that is very large or extensive in size, quantity, or degree. It is equivalent to the English word 'huge'. For example, 'Quella casa è enorme.' translates to 'That house is huge.'
Example sentences using: enorme
La montagna è davvero enorme
The mountain is really huge
In this sentence, the adjective 'enorme' is used to describe the noun 'montagna', expressing its large size.
Ho un problema enorme
I have a big problem
Here the word 'enorme' is used in a metaphoric context to describe a problem being big or difficult to solve.
Questo libro è di un autore enorme
This book is by a great author
In this context, 'enorme' is being used metaphorically to imply that the author is not physically big, but is instead very highly respected or important.