Più o meno
Example: Il film è divertente, più o meno come il libro.
Definition
"Più o meno" is an Italian adverbial phrase meaning 'more or less' or 'approximately.' It is used to indicate that something is almost accurate or somewhat true but not exact, as in the phrase 'The movie is fun, più o meno like the book.'
Etymology
The phrase "più o meno" literally translates to 'more or less' in English, combining 'più' (more) and 'meno' (less). It originates from everyday Italian usage to express approximation or moderate certainty, a concept common in many languages.
Learn to use this word actively
"Più o meno" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 116 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
