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brim in Italian

brim in Italian is bordo, orlo, essere colmo — brim means the upper rim or edge of a cup, bowl, or similar container.

brim in Italian

bordo
noun
Originally, a border or edge of a sea, a river, or other body of water; now, any border or edge.
bordo
noun
The topmost lip or rim of a container, or a natural feature shaped like a container.
orlo
noun
The topmost lip or rim of a container, or a natural feature shaped like a container.
essere colmo
verb
(intransitive, also, figurative) To be full until almost overflowing.
essere pieno zeppo
verb
(intransitive, also, figurative) To be full until almost overflowing.
traboccare
verb
(intransitive, also, figurative) To be full until almost overflowing.

What does "brim" mean?

  1. noun The upper rim or edge of a cup, bowl, or similar container.
    "He filled the glass right to the brim."
  2. noun The projecting edge of a hat.
    "She pulled the brim of her hat down against the sun."
  3. verb To be full to the point of nearly overflowing.
    "Her eyes brimmed with tears at the news."

brim in a sentence

  • He filled the glass right to the brim.
  • She pulled the brim of her hat down against the sun.
  • Her eyes brimmed with tears at the news.
  • The bucket brimmed over as he kept pouring.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "brim" in Italian?

"brim" in Italian is bordo, orlo, essere colmo. brim means: The upper rim or edge of a cup, bowl, or similar container.

How do you use "brim" in a sentence?

Example: "He filled the glass right to the brim." In Italian, "brim" is bordo, orlo, essere colmo.

Are there other ways to say "brim" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "brim": bordo, orlo, essere colmo, essere pieno zeppo, traboccare.

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