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steep in Italian

steep in Italian is ripido, scosceso, erto — steep means rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.

steep in Italian

ripido
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
scosceso
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
erto
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
decantare
verb
immergere
verb
macerare
verb

What does "steep" mean?

  1. adj Rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.
    "The trail became dangerously steep near the summit."
  2. adj Very expensive or unreasonably high, said of a price.
    "Fifty dollars for a sandwich seems pretty steep."
  3. verb To soak something in liquid, often to extract flavor.
    "Let the tea steep for five minutes before drinking."

steep in a sentence

  • The trail became dangerously steep near the summit.
  • They drove up a steep hill to reach the cabin.
  • Fifty dollars for a sandwich seems pretty steep.
  • Let the tea steep for five minutes before drinking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "steep" in Italian?

"steep" in Italian is ripido, scosceso, erto. steep means: Rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.

How do you use "steep" in a sentence?

Example: "The trail became dangerously steep near the summit." In Italian, "steep" is ripido, scosceso, erto.

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

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "steep": ripido, scosceso, erto, decantare, immergere, macerare.

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