Italian words in English
(Italian developed from Latin and the following words came into English from Italian; most of which were derived from Latin)
In music, the gradual increase of volume: The piece of music the orchestra was playing ended in a magnificent crescendo after which the audience applauded loudly.
espressivo molto (adverb). more espressivo molt, most espressivo molt
Descriptive of how a passage in music is to be played with much expressiveness: The conductor mentioned that the movement was to be played espressivo molto with much emotional feeling.
A remark or comment to a person in order to start a conversation: Jim wanted to talk to the nice girl sitting next to him in the classroom, and so he said, as a gambit, "Hi! Would you like to go with me to the cafeteria for lunch after the lesson today?)
A section of a city which is populated predominately by people of the same religion, race, or ethnic origin: In the city of Los Angeles, there was an impoverished ghetto of the city where only black people lived.
A long narrow boat with a high prow and stern that is set in motion by only one oar: When visiting Venice, the Rawson family went on a gondola ride on the canals.
A small cave: The grotto that Lynn and her friend visited had interesting and attractive shaped rocks, and they had to be careful of water seeking through from above.
A place that is similar to or is suggestive of hell: Virginia believes that war is a state of inferno, especially that of the present aggressive war in the Ukraine
A serious and contagious viral infection: James came down with influenza that affected not only the respiratory tract, but also his lungs.
A shallow body of water that is divided from a deep sea by a rock or sand bar: Venice is actually made up of 118 islands, and are connected by 400 bridges that cross over the lagoon below and which form the famous canals.
largo (adverb) (not comparable)
Referring to how a piece of music is to be played in a grave way: The soloist accidentally played her piece allegro, and not largo with dignity, like it was supposed to be!
largo (adjective) (not comparable)
Concerning a music composition or passage to be played slowly: Mary's voice teacher told her to sing the song in a largo manner, that meant to be sung in a lento way.
A piece of music, particularly a part of a longer composition,, that is played slowly: The conductor told his orchestra that the largo had to be played gravely and unhurriedly.
The molten rock that is discharged from a volcano during its eruption: The active volcano was shown on TV and everybody could watch the lava flowing down towards the sea.
The text of an exciting and emotional dramatic work: Jill studied the libretto and memorized her part before the rehearsals for the musical started the following week.
Pasta, especially thick noodles or in the shape of short tubes: For dinner, Alice made a casserole of macaroni and cheese, her family's favorite meal.
