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extra

The Italian word 'extra' is used exactly like the English word 'extra'. It means something additional or beyond what is usual or expected. For example, 'Vorrei un extra di panna nella mia cioccolata calda' means 'I would like an extra of whipped cream in my hot chocolate.'

Example sentences using: extra

Ho preso un caffè extra forte.

I had an extra strong coffee.

In this phrase, 'extra' is used to emphasize the strength of the coffee, indicating that it is stronger than usual.

Vorrei un gelato extra grande, per favore.

I would like an extra large ice cream, please.

Here, 'extra' is used to specify that the ice cream portion is larger than the standard size, indicating a desire for more.

Abbiamo bisogno di un aiuto extra per il progetto.

We need extra help for the project.

In this sentence, 'extra' signifies the need for additional assistance beyond what is typically available for the project.