Meaning
difficult, hard
In a sentence
Questo esercizio è difficile, ma posso farlo.
This exercise is difficult, but I can do it.
Il test è difficile.
The test is difficult.
Marco è difficile da capire.
Marco is hard to understand.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| difficile | masculine · singular |
| difficile | feminine · singular |
| difficili | masculine · plural |
| difficili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'difficile' for tasks or situations, not people. For a person, say 'esigente' (demanding) or 'complicato' (complicated).
- Avoid 'difficile' for physical hardness (e.g., a rock). Use 'duro' instead.
- Agrees in gender/number: 'difficile' (m/f singular), 'difficili' (plural). No contractions.