Meaning
fat
- fatty, greasy
- rich, abundant
In a sentence
Questo formaggio è troppo grasso per me.
This cheese is too fatty for me.
Hai visto quel gatto grasso in giardino?
Did you see that fat cat in the garden?
La carne è troppo grassa per me.
The meat is too fatty for me.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grasso | masculine · singular |
| grassa | feminine · singular |
| grassi | masculine · plural |
| grasse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For body size, grasso is common but can sound blunt or rude; sovrappeso or robusto are often softer choices.
- Use grasso for masculine singular; agree it: grassa, grassi, grasse.
- For food texture, grasso often means oily or rich; untuoso is more specifically greasy to the touch.