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pesante
heavy
The word 'pesante' is used in Italian to describe something that has a lot of weight or is difficult to lift. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or feeling that is burdensome or oppressive.
Example sentences using: pesante
Questo libro è molto pesante.
This book is very heavy.
In this sentence, the word 'pesante' is used in a physical sense to describe the weight of the book.
Dopo la cena, mi sento pesante.
After dinner, I feel heavy.
Here, 'pesante' is used in a metaphorical sense. It is often used to express the feeling of being full or bloated after eating a lot of food.
L'argomento era troppo pesante per la conversazione.
The topic was too heavy for the conversation.
In this context, 'pesante' is used metaphorically to describe a topic that is serious, solemn, or requires deep thinking, making it inappropriate or uncomfortable for a casual conversation.