Italian–English dictionary

graduale

Proceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degrees

gradualità

The condition of being gradual.

gradualmente

In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.

grafema

(Unicode) A sequence of one or more code points that are processed and displayed as a single graphical unit of a writing system.

graffa

A doughnut (donut) with a sweet filling.

graffettatrice

A device which binds together sheets of paper by driving a thin metal staple through the sheets and simultaneously folding over the ends of the staple against the back surface of the paper.

graffiante

Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful; curt.

graffiare

(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.

graffio

A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

graffitismo

(chiefly, uncountable) Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

grafica

(mostly in plural) A computer-generated image as viewed on a screen forming part of a game or a film etc.

graficare

(transitive, mathematics) To draw a graph of a function.

graficatore

(computing) An output device that draws graphs and other pictorial images on paper, sometimes using attached pens.

grafico

Forming adjectives pertaining to writing (of a type specified by the first element).

grafite

An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.

grafo

someone who writes about a specified subject, or in a specified manner

gragnola

(chiefly, United States) Pellets of ice made of mostly-frozen raindrops or refrozen melted snowflakes.

graminacea

(countable, uncountable) Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.

grammo

A unit of mass equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram. Symbol: g.

grammo-molecola

(chemistry, physics) In the International System of Units, the base unit of amount of substance; the amount of substance of a system which contains exactly 6.02214076×1023 elementary entities (atoms, ions, molecules, etc.). Symbol: mol. The number of atoms is known as Avogadro’s number. [from 1897]

gramola

(textiles) A tool used for breaking flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]

Gran Bretagna

England, Scotland and Wales in combination.

gran numero

A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.

grana

(uncountable, slang) Money.

granaio

A granary; a store of grain.

granata

(historical) Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.

granate

Of a maroon color

granato

(mineral) A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.

granchio

(uncountable) The meat of this crustacean, served as food; crabmeat.

grande

(informal) A large amount.

Grande Carro

Alternative form of Plough (Synonym of Ursa Major)

grandemente

To a great extent or degree.

grandezza

The state, condition, or quality of being great

grandinare

(impersonal) To have hailstones fall from the sky.

grandioso

(colloquial) Very good, excellent, typically used sarcastically to indicate a state of misery, resentment or great frustration.

grandissimo

Extremely large; greatly exceeding the common size, extent, etc.

granella

Something that has been kibbled, especially grain for use as animal feed.

granello

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something. [from 14th c.]

granita

An Italian dessert of fruit purée etc. on crushed ice.

granitico

Of, pertaining to, or containing granite.

granito

(rock) A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.

grano

Each in a string of small balls making up the rosary or paternoster. [from 14thc.]

grano di pepe

The seeds of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, commonly used as a spice, usually ground or crushed.

grano saraceno

An Asian plant, of the species Fagopyrum esculentum. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

grano, granello

(countable) A single particle of a substance.

Granopoli

A commune in the French Alps in Isère department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

granoturco

Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

granturco

Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.

grappa

A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.

grappolo

A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.

graspo

A group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.

grassella

(zootomy) The joint between the femur and tibia in the hind leg of various four-legged mammals, especially horses, corresponding to the knee in humans.

grassetto

(typography, of, _, typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.

grasso

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

grassoccio

Of a person: slightly overweight, somewhat fat, and hence plump, rounded, and soft.

grata

A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.

graticcio

A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.

graticola

An iron rack or grate used for broiling meat and fish over coals. [from 14th c.]

gratinatura

The top crust of a dish, consisting of breadcrumbs or grated cheese heated under a grill; the dish itself.

gratis

Without paying; free.

gratitudine

A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.

grato

Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.

grattacielo

(architecture) A very tall building with a large number of floors. [from 1880s]

grattamento

An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.

grattare

(transitive) To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.

grattata

The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.

grattugia

a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump

grattugiare

(transitive, cooking) To shred (things, usually foodstuffs), by rubbing across a grater.

gratuitamente

Without needing to pay.

gratuito

Not requiring any payment.

gravare

(transitive) To load, burden or oppress someone.

gravare di ipoteca

(transitive) To burden with a legal claim or other obligation.

gravato

loaded too heavily

grave

(US) Overly promiscuous, licentious.

gravemente

In a grave or serious manner.

graveolente

(figuratively, computing, slang, in extreme programming) Having signs that suggest a design problem; having a code smell.

gravida

(mostly, not comparable) Carrying developing offspring within the body.

gravidanza

The period of time this condition prevails.

gravido

Followed by with: carrying, or charged or loaded up with (usually something negative); accompanied by; entailing.

gravina

A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

gravità

The state of being grave; gravity

gravitazionale

Pertaining to, or caused by, gravity or gravitation.

gravitazione

(physics) The fundamental force of attraction that exists between all matter in the universe, caused by the curvature of spacetime caused by matter. It is the weakest of the four fundamental interactions, and possesses a gauge boson known as the graviton.

gravitone

(particle) A hypothetical gauge boson that regulates the gravitational force. It would have a spin of 2 and zero rest mass.

gravoso

Characteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding

Grazia

(countable) A en given name.

grazie

An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]

graziosamente

In a graceful manner.

grazioso

Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.

greca

(countable) A person from Greece or of Greek descent.

Grecia

A country in Southeast Europe. Official name: Hellenic Republic. Capital and largest city: Athens.

greco

Of or relating to Greece, its people, its language, or its culture.

greenway

A corridor of undeveloped or parkland, set aside for environmental protection or recreational and primarily nonmotorized use, such as bicycle paths.

gregaria

(cycle racing) A cyclist on a cycle racing team whose role is to assist the team's designated leaders (for example, by riding in front of them to create a slipstream, or to set the pace), even if at the expense of their own individual performance.

gregario

(cycle racing) A cyclist on a cycle racing team whose role is to assist the team's designated leaders (for example, by riding in front of them to create a slipstream, or to set the pace), even if at the expense of their own individual performance.

gregge

A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.

greggio

With a rough texture; not smooth.

gregoriano

Of or relating to a person named Gregory, especially any of the popes of that name.

Gregorio

A en given name.

grembiale

A garment worn about the loins and covering the crotch.

grembiule

The loading, parking or roadway area immediately beside a railway station or marine terminal.

grembo

(anatomy) In female mammals, the organ in which the young are conceived and grow until birth; the uterus. [from 8th c.]

gremito

Containing a dense pack or mass of something; teeming.

Grenada

An island and country in the Caribbean.

Grenoble

A commune in the French Alps in Isère department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

greppia

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A bed for infants or small children, with high, often slatted, often moveable sides.

gres

A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.

Greta

A en given name.

Gretel

A fictional character in the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel.

grettezza

(uncountable) The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)

gretto

Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.

grezzo

Having no decoration.

griccio

A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.

gridare

(transitive) To shout or utter in a loud and intense manner.

gridare con voce stridula

(intransitive, slang) To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.

grido

A cry or shout.

grifo

A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

grifone

A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.

grigiastro

A brownish grey colour.

grigio

A brownish grey colour.

grigio ardesia

Having the bluish-grey/gray colour of slate.

grigio brunastro

Of a brownish grey colour.

griglia

A rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size, such as in a crossword puzzle.

grigliare

(transitive, intransitive) To cook food on a barbecue; to smoke food over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.

griglieria

A restaurant that specializes in good cuts of meat, particularly steak.

grilletto

(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

grillo

An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.

grimaldello

A tool for unlocking a lock without the original key; a lock pick, picklock.

grimorio

(occult) A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.

grinfia

A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey or other predatory animal.

grinta

A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.

grinza

A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.

grinzoso

(of a surface) Uneven, with many furrows and prominent points, often in reference to the skin or hide of animals.

grisù

(mining, archaic, or, historical) A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.

Groenlandia

A large self-governing dependent territory of Denmark, in North America.

grog

An alcoholic beverage made with hot water or tea, sugar and rum, sometimes also with lemon or lime juice and spices, particularly cinnamon.

gronda

(Canada, Upper Midwest US, Western US) A trough under the eaves of a building for draining water from the roof; gutter.

grondaia

The drainpipe that connects a roof-line gutter with the ground.

grondone

A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.

groove

(music) A pronounced, enjoyable rhythm.

groppa

The top of the rump of a horse or other quadruped.

groppone

The part of the human torso forming a relatively horizontal surface running away from the neck.

grossa

Twelve dozen = 144.

grossezza

(uncountable) The property of being thick (in dimension).

grosso

Of great size, large.

grossolana

Crude in quality; rough, uneven, unsophisticated. [from 16th c.]

grossolano

Behaving as a boor; rough in manners.

grotta

A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.

grottesco

(architecture, arts) Grotesque, incongruous.

groviglio

The state or condition of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.