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How to Say ‘As close as possible’ in Italian

Il più vicino possibile

eel pyoo vee-CHEE-noh Pos-see-bee-leh

[eel pyoo vee-CHEE-noh Pos-see-bee-leh]

💬 Usage Tip: Reusable pattern: il più + adjective + possibile. For example, il più presto possibile "as soon as possible".

Phrase Breakdown

Il più vicino

eel pyoo vee-CHEE-noh

The closest / as close

'Più vicino' means 'closer' and, with 'il', 'the closest'. 'Vicino' sounds like vi-CHI-no, with a soft 'c' as in 'cheese'.

Example

Qual è l'hotel più vicino?

Which is the closest hotel?

Words in this phrase

[eel]

the

Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.

In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.

più

[pyoo]

Comparative word used to indicate a greater amount or degree.

Example

Con più responsabilità. impari di più.

With more responsibility, you learn more.

vicino

[vee-CHEE-noh]

near / close

Indicates proximity to a person or object.

Example

Vicino al tavolino si sente meglio.

Near the small table you can hear better.

possibile

[Pos-see-bee-leh]

Possible

Something that can be done or achieved.

Example

È possibile risolvere questo contrasto?

Is it possible to resolve this conflict?

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