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thick
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denso, grosso
having a long distance between opposite sides
Example
The tree trunk was thick, requiring multiple people to wrap their arms around it.
Il tronco dell'albero era spesso, richiedendo più persone per abbracciarlo.
She bought a thick book that would take her weeks to finish.
Ha comprato un libro grosso che le ci vorrebbero settimane per finirlo.
Example
She wore a thick wool sweater to stay warm during the winter hike.
Indossava un maglione spesso per rimanere calda durante l'escursione invernale.
His thick coat was perfect for the frigid temperatures of the mountain.
Il suo cappotto spesso era perfetto per le fredde temperature della montagna.
02
spessore
(of liquids or other similar substances) not able to flow freely due to containing a lot of solid material
Example
The syrup was so thick that it took a long time to pour it out of the bottle.
Lo sciroppo era così denso che ci è voluto molto tempo per versarlo fuori dalla bottiglia.
After boiling the soup for an hour, it became thick and hearty.
Dopo aver fatto sobbollire la zuppa per un'ora, è diventata densa e sostanziosa.
03
spessore
(of the air, fog, etc.) heavily packed with particles, moisture, or pollutants, making it difficult to see or breathe
Example
The thick fog enveloped the city, making it nearly impossible to see the buildings ahead.
The air was thick with smoke from the nearby forest fire, making it hard to breathe.
Example
The battlefield was thick with soldiers, each fighting for their cause.
The crowd was thick at the concert, making it hard to move around.
Example
Her thick hair cascaded down her back in lustrous waves.
I suoi capelli folti cadevano lungo la schiena in onde lucenti.
The cat 's thick fur kept it warm during the cold winter months.
Il folto pelliccia del gatto lo teneva caldo durante i freddi mesi invernali.
Example
The explorers got lost in the thick forest, unable to find their way out.
Gli esploratori si sono persi nel fitto bosco, incapaci di trovare la via d'uscita.
The hillside was covered in thick underbrush, teeming with wildlife.
Il pendio era coperto da un fitto sottobosco, brulicante di fauna.
05
lingua torbida, lingua impastata
(of tongue) affected in a way that makes it difficult to speak clearly, often resulting in unclear speech
Example
After the dental procedure, his thick tongue made it hard to speak properly.
Dopo l'intervento dentale, la sua lingua impastata rendeva difficile parlare correttamente.
He tried to explain, but his thick tongue turned his words into a jumble of sounds.
Cercò di spiegare, ma la sua lingua torbida trasformò le sue parole in un miscuglio di suoni.
Example
After the accident, his thick speech was hard to comprehend, making communication challenging.
Dopo l'incidente, il suo discorso confuso era difficile da comprendere, rendendo la comunicazione una sfida.
The medication left her with thick speech, causing her words to sound slurred.
Il farmaco le ha lasciato una parlata confusa, facendo sembrare le sue parole indistinte.
Example
His voice was thick with emotion as he tried to hold back his tears.
After catching a cold, her voice became thick and raspy.
07
forte, accentuato
(of an accent) strongly indicative of a particular regional or national speech pattern, making it noticeable and sometimes difficult for others to understand
Example
His thick Scottish accent made it challenging for some people to follow his speech.
Il suo accento scozzese forte ha reso difficile per alcune persone seguire il suo discorso.
Despite living abroad for years, she still had a thick French accent.
Nonostante vivesse all'estero per anni, aveva ancora un forte accento francese.
08
forte, profondo
(of a bond) strong, close, and deeply supportive, often characterized by mutual trust and loyalty
InformalExample
Despite the distance, their friendship remained thick and unbreakable.
Even through tough times, their relationship stayed thick and resilient.
09
formosa, robusta
(of a woman) having a curvy or full-figured body shape
InformalExample
She was proud of her thick figure, embracing her curves with confidence.
Era orgogliosa della sua figura formosa, abbracciando le sue curve con fiducia.
Many admired her for being thick and fit, showcasing a strong and healthy body.
Molti la ammiravano per essere formosa e in forma, mostrando un corpo forte e sano.
InformalExample
He was often teased for being thick, but he eventually proved everyone wrong with his innovative ideas.
She felt thick for not understanding the joke everyone else found hilarious.
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denso, intenso
very strong, intense, or overwhelming in nature or effect
Example
The tension in the room was so thick that you could cut it with a knife.
La tensione nella stanza era così densa che si poteva tagliare con un coltello.
As the power outage continued, the house was filled with thick darkness, making it feel eerie and unfamiliar.
Mentre l'interruzione di corrente continuava, la casa era riempita da un'oscurità densa, rendendo l'atmosfera inquietante e sconosciuta.
12
appesantito, imbambolato
experiencing a dull pain or a heavy, foggy feeling in the head
Example
After staying up all night, his head felt thick and heavy, making it hard to concentrate.
The onset of the flu left her with a thick head, dull and aching.
13
spesso, grassetto
(of printing, etc.) having bold, heavy, or broad strokes, making the characters appear dark and prominent
Example
The invitation was printed in thick, elegant font that stood out on the ivory paper.
L'invito è stato stampato in un carattere spesso e elegante che si distingueva sulla carta avorio.
Her handwriting was characterized by thick, bold letters that filled the page.
La sua calligrafia era caratterizzata da lettere spesso, grassetto che riempivano la pagina.
thick
01
spesso, abbondantemente
used to indicate that something is being applied or occurring in a way that is dense or heavy in consistency
Example
She spread the butter thick on her toast, enjoying the rich flavor.
Ha spalmato il burro abbondantemente sul suo toast, godendo del sapore ricco.
The artist laid the paint thick on the canvas to create a textured effect.
L'artista ha steso la pittura abbondantemente sulla tela per creare un effetto di texture.
