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gist in Italian

gist in Italian is essenza, sostanza, succo — gist means the main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.

gist in Italian

essenza
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
sostanza
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
succo
noun
(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.

What does "gist" mean?

  1. noun The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.
    "I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument."
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gist in a sentence

  • I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument.
  • Just give me the gist — I don't need all the details.

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What is "gist" in Italian?

"gist" in Italian is essenza, sostanza, succo. gist means: The main point or essential meaning of something longer or more complicated.

How do you use "gist" in a sentence?

Example: "I didn't catch every word, but I got the gist of the argument." In Italian, "gist" is essenza, sostanza, succo.

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

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "gist": essenza, sostanza, succo.

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