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"Terrible" in Italian: terribile
terribile
Terrible in Italian is terribile (teh-REE-bee-leh). Same form for masculine and feminine singular. Una giornata terribile means a terrible day.
Bad commute
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How to pronounce terribile
Say it
teh-REE-bee-leh
/terˈri.bi.le/
Terribile stresses REE: teh-REE-bee-leh. Soft double r optional roll. Clear vowels.
"Terrible" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| terribile | terrible Days, news, weather. | Days, news, weather. |
| una giornata terribile | a terrible day Complaint. | Complaint. |
| un dolore terribile | terrible pain Medical. | Medical. |
| terribilmente | terribly Adverb. | Adverb. |
How to use terribile in real life
- 1Bad commute
Il traffico stamattina era terribile.
The traffic this morning was terrible.
Terribile with masculine noun.
- 2Hotel review
La connessione wi-fi è terribile qui.
The wi-fi connection is terrible here.
Service complaint.
- 3Storm story
Abbiamo passato una notte terribile per il rumore.
We had a terrible night because of the noise.
Notte terribile.
Mistakes English speakers make with terribile
Incorrect: Una giornata terribila.
Correct: Una giornata terribile.
Terribile does not change for feminine singular.
Incorrect: È terrible.
Correct: È terribile.
Use terribile, not English terrible.
Good to know
Terribile is strong everyday Italian—save it for real frustration, not mild delays. Friends say che giornata terribile after stacked mishaps. For milder bad, try brutto or pessimo so terribile keeps its punch.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a cancelled train
ChatPal
Questa attesa è terribile.
This wait is terrible.
You
Sì, un ritardo terribile senza annunci chiari.
Yes, a terrible delay without clear announcements.
ChatPal
Prendiamo un caffè mentre passa questa ora terribile.
Let's get a coffee while this terrible hour passes.
You
Ok, almeno restiamo al caldo.
Ok, at least we stay warm.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Terrible" in Italian
Does it change for gender?
Singular stays terribile; plural is terribili.
Terrible day?
Una giornata terribile.
Milder word?
Brutto or cattivo for softer complaints.
Adverb?
Terribilmente.
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