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fat in Italian

fat in Italian is grasso, obeso, palla di lardo — fat means a soft, greasy substance stored in the body (or found in food) that provides energy.

fat in Italian

grasso

adj

Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

obeso

adj

Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

palla di lardo

adj

Carrying more fat than usual on one's body; plump; not lean or thin.

grosso

adj

Thick; large.

gonfio

adj

Thick; large.

grasso

noun

(countable) A lipid that is solid at room temperature, which fat tissue contains and which is also found in the blood circulation; sometimes, a refined substance chemically resembling such naturally occurring lipids.

ramo secco

noun

That part of an organization deemed wasteful.

ingrassare

verb

(transitive, archaic) To make fat; to fatten.

What does "fat" mean?

noun A soft, greasy substance stored in the body (or found in food) that provides energy.
"Butter is mostly fat, so use it sparingly in this recipe."
adj Having a large amount of body fat; overweight.
"Their fat labrador struggled to climb the stairs without panting."
noun The most valuable or wasteful part of something, as in "trim the fat" from a budget.
"We need to cut the fat from this report and keep only the key points."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

fat in a sentence

Butter is mostly fat, so use it sparingly in this recipe.
Trim the fat off the steak before you cook it.
Their fat labrador struggled to climb the stairs without panting.
He felt fat after the holidays and decided to walk more.

Similar words in Italian

fatty fertile flab grease juicy lipid oil productive

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fat" in Italian?

"fat" in Italian is grasso, obeso, palla di lardo. fat means: A soft, greasy substance stored in the body (or found in food) that provides energy.

How do you use "fat" in a sentence?

Example: "Butter is mostly fat, so use it sparingly in this recipe." In Italian, "fat" is grasso, obeso, palla di lardo.

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

Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "fat": grasso, obeso, palla di lardo, grosso, gonfio, ramo secco.

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