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How to Say ‘Older’ in Italian

Più grandi

pyoo GRAHN-dee

[pyoo GRAHN-dee]

💬 Usage Tip: Italian says "more big" for older: più grandi. The same più builds other comparisons, like più alto "taller".

Phrase Breakdown

Più

[pyoo]

Used to indicate a greater quantity.

Example

Vorrei Più colori tra cui scegliere.

I would like more colors to choose from.

grandi

[GRAHN-dee]

older / big

Plural of 'grande'; with 'più' about siblings it means older.

Example

I miei cugini sono più grandi.

My cousins are older.

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