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freschezza

/fresˈket.tsa/noun · feminineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,348

Meaning

freshness

  • the state of being recently made, gathered, or caught (especially of food)
  • pleasant coolness of air or weather
  • youthful energy, naturalness, or novelty of style

In a sentence

Il segreto di questo piatto di pesce risiede nell'assoluta freschezza degli ingredienti.

The secret to this fish dish lies in the absolute freshness of the ingredients.

Nelle prime ore del mattino si apprezza la piacevole freschezza dell'aria.

In the early morning hours, one appreciates the pleasant coolness of the air.

Il suo primo romanzo ha sorpreso la critica per l'originalità e la freschezza dello stile.

His first novel surprised critics with the originality and freshness of its style.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
freschezzafeminine · singular
freschezzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formed from the adjective fresco with the suffix -ezza.
  • Typically used in the singular as an abstract noun.

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