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sodo

hard, intensely (adverb)

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Origin: From Latin 'solidus' (firm, solid).

Also means

firm, hard (adjective)

Usage Note

Sodo as an adverb means 'hard' in the sense of working intensively: lavorare sodo ('to work hard'), dormire sodo ('to sleep soundly'). As an adjective it means physically firm: uova sode ('hard-boiled eggs'). The phrase venire al sodo means 'to get to the point'.

Examples

"Bisogna lavorare sodo per ottenere risultati."

Natural Translation

You need to work hard to get results.

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