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"Very" in Italian: molto
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Very in Italian is molto (MOHL-toh). Put it before adjectives and adverbs: molto buono, molto bene. Molto can also mean a lot.
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How to pronounce molto
Say it
MOHL-toh
/ˈmol.to/
Molto stresses MOHL: MOHL-toh. Clear o sounds.
"Very" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| molto | very; a lot Before adjectives or as quantity. | Before adjectives or as quantity. |
| molto bene | very well How are you / how it went. | How are you / how it went. |
| molto buono | very good (taste) Food praise. | Food praise. |
| moltissimo | extremely / a great deal Stronger than molto. | Stronger than molto. |
How to use molto in real life
- 1Food praise
Questa pizza è molto buona.
This pizza is very good.
Molto + adjective.
- 2After a walk
Sono molto stanco stasera.
I'm very tired tonight.
Molto stanco.
- 3Weather chat
Oggi fa molto caldo in piazza.
It's very hot in the square today.
Molto caldo.
Mistakes English speakers make with molto
Incorrect: È una pizza molto.
Correct: È una pizza molto buona.
Molto needs an adjective or quantity noun after it.
Incorrect: Sono very felice.
Correct: Sono molto felice.
Use molto, not English very.
Good to know
Italians reach for molto constantly—molto bene is the default upbeat reply. For food, molto buono beats a flat buono when you really mean it.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reacting to a museum visit
ChatPal
Il museo ti è piaciuto?
Did you like the museum?
You
Sì, era molto interessante.
Yes, it was very interesting.
ChatPal
Anche a me: le guide sono molto chiare.
Me too: the guides are very clear.
You
Torniamo un altro giorno.
Let's come back another day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Very" in Italian
Where does molto go?
Usually before the adjective: molto bello.
Very well?
Molto bene.
A lot of water?
Molto acqua → molta acqua (agreement as quantity).
Stronger than molto?
Moltissimo.
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