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ricco

rich

adjective REEK-koh Less Common

Origin: from Germanic rihhi

Also means

wealthy

Usage Note

Ricco is the opposite of povero and follows the -co/-chi spelling rule: masculine plural ricchi, feminine ricca/ricche. It also means 'rich in' something, ricco di vitamine ('rich in vitamins'). Note the double 'c'.

Examples

"È un uomo molto ricco."

Natural Translation

He is a very rich man.

Literal Translation

He-is a man very rich.

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