Meaning
effort, fatigue
- effort, hard work
- difficulty, trouble
- fatigue, tiredness
In a sentence
Questo lavoro richiede molta fatica e pazienza.
This job requires a lot of effort and patience.
Hai fatto fatica a trovare casa nuova?
Did you have trouble finding a new home?
Dopo la corsa sento tanta fatica nelle gambe.
After the run, I feel a lot of fatigue in my legs.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fatica | feminine · singular |
| fatiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fatica' for physical or mental exhaustion from effort, not just general tiredness like 'stanchezza'.
- Common in expressions like 'fare fatica' (to struggle) or 'senza fatica' (effortlessly).
- Avoid overusing it for 'difficulty'—'difficoltà' is often clearer in formal contexts.