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extra

/ˈɛk.stra/adjective / noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,128

Meaning · adjective

extra, additional

  • added, additional, or beyond what is usual or expected
  • of superior or top quality (especially food)

In a sentence

Non ci sono costi extra per la spedizione.

There are no extra costs for shipping.

Hai del tempo extra per aiutarmi oggi?

Do you have any extra time to help me today?

Questo mese ho dovuto fare delle ore extra.

This month I had to work some extra hours.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
extramasculine · singular
extrafeminine · singular
extramasculine · plural
extrafeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable: it never changes form for gender or number.
  • Can also function as an invariable noun meaning 'an extra cost' or 'bonus'.

Related words

Meaning · noun

extra, surcharge

  • an additional charge, cost, or item beyond what is standard

In a sentence

La colazione è inclusa, ma il servizio in camera è un extra.

Breakfast is included, but room service is an extra.

Dobbiamo pagare un extra per il secondo bagaglio?

Do we have to pay extra for the second bag?

Ci sono stati troppi extra imprevisti su questa fattura.

There were too many unexpected extras on this invoice.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
extramasculine · singular
extramasculine · plural
extramasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable in the plural: 'gli extra'.
  • Can also function as an invariable adjective meaning 'additional' or 'top-grade'.

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