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avvezzo

accustomed, used to

adjective ahv-VET-tsoh Rare

Usage Note

Avvezzo is a somewhat literary or formal adjective meaning 'habitually accustomed to something'. It requires the preposition a + infinitive or noun: avvezzo alla fatica ('used to hardship'). The more everyday alternative is abituato.

Examples

avvezzo alle lunghe giornate di lavoro."

Natural Translation

He is used to long working days.

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