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dettaglio

detail

noun deht-TAH-lyoh Less Common

Origin: from French détail

Also means

retail

Usage Note

Dettaglio is the everyday word for a small particular, often in nei minimi dettagli ('in the smallest details'). In commerce vendita al dettaglio means 'retail sale', contrasted with all'ingrosso ('wholesale').

Examples

"Mi ha raccontato ogni dettaglio."

Natural Translation

He told me every detail.

Literal Translation

To-me he-has told every detail.

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