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"Difficult" in Italian: difficile
difficile
Difficult in Italian is difficile (deef-FEE-chee-leh). È difficile means it's difficult. Soften with un po' difficile when you don't want to sound dramatic.
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How to pronounce difficile
Say it
deef-FEE-chee-leh
/difˈfi.tʃi.le/
Difficile stresses FEE: deef-FEE-chee-leh. Soft ch.
"Difficult" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| difficile | difficult Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| è difficile | it's difficult Judgment. | Judgment. |
| troppo difficile | too difficult Complaint. | Complaint. |
| una domanda difficile | a difficult question School. | School. |
How to use difficile in real life
- 1Exam week
Questo capitolo è difficile.
This chapter is difficult.
È difficile.
- 2Recipe fail
La ricetta sembrava facile, ma è difficile.
The recipe looked easy, but it's difficult.
Difficile contrast.
- 3Directions
Il sentiero è difficile dopo la pioggia.
The trail is difficult after rain.
Difficile.
Mistakes English speakers make with difficile
Incorrect: È difficult.
Correct: È difficile.
Use difficile.
Incorrect: Una prova difficila.
Correct: Una prova difficile.
Difficile ends in e for both genders.
Good to know
Italians often pair difficile with ma ci provo. Naming the hard part (grammar, map, recipe) sounds more useful than a bare sigh.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Questa pagina ti sembra difficile?
Does this page seem difficult to you?
You
Sì, i verbi irregolari sono difficili.
Yes, the irregular verbs are difficult.
ChatPal
Allora ripassiamo insieme dieci minuti.
Then let's review together for ten minutes.
You
Ok, dopo diventa meno difficile.
Ok, afterward it gets less difficult.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Difficult" in Italian
How do you say difficult?
Difficile.
It's difficult?
È difficile.
Opposite?
Facile.
Gender ending?
Difficile stays the same for m/f; plural difficili.
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