Meaning
whole, entire
- intact
- complete, full, total
In a sentence
Ho passato l'intera mattina a pulire casa.
I spent the whole morning cleaning the house.
Hai mangiato l'intera pizza da solo?
Did you eat the whole pizza by yourself?
Il bicchiere è ancora intero, non preoccuparti.
The glass is still intact, don't worry.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intero | masculine · singular |
| intera | feminine · singular |
| interi | masculine · plural |
| intere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'intero' for unbroken or undivided things (e.g., 'una mela intera'). 'Tutto' emphasizes completeness (e.g., 'tutto il giorno').
- Agrees in gender/number: 'intero' (m. sg.), 'intera' (f. sg.), 'interi' (m. pl.), 'intere' (f. pl.).
- Avoid overusing 'intero' for time; 'tutto' is more natural (e.g., 'tutto il mese' vs. 'il mese intero').