massimo

maximum

adjective MAHS-see-moh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'maximus', greatest

Also means

greatest

Usage Note

Massimo is the superlative of grande and works as both adjective and noun, as in il massimo ('the most'). The adverbial al massimo means 'at most' or 'at the latest'. Capitalized, Massimo is also a common man's first name.

Examples

"Abbiamo dato il massimo impegno."

Natural Translation

We gave maximum effort.

Literal Translation

Have given the maximum effort.

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