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How to Say ‘Is it that obvious?’ in Italian

Si vede così tanto?

see VEH-deh koh-ZEE TAHN-toh

[see VEH-deh koh-ZEE TAHN-toh]

💬 Usage Tip: Si vede means "it shows" and works on its own too: Si vede! "It's obvious!"

Phrase Breakdown

Si vede

see VEH-deh

Does it show

'Si vede' means 'it can be seen' or 'it shows'.

Example

Si vede che sei stanco.

It shows that you're tired.

Words in this phrase

[see]

one (impersonal)

Impersonal 'si', meaning people in general.

Example

Qui si mangia bene.

One eats well here.

vede

[VEH-deh]

sees

Third person singular present of 'vedere', meaning 'to see'.

Example

Lui vede un uccello.

He sees a bird.

così tanto?

koh-ZEE TAHN-toh

that much?

Stress co-SÌ on the last syllable. Rise at the end with playful surprise.

Example

Costa così tanto?

Does it cost that much?

Words in this phrase

così

[koh-ZEE]

Used to introduce a clause of result or consequence.

Example

Fa freddo, così ho messo un cappotto.

It's cold, so I put on a coat.

tanto

[TAHN-toh]

a lot

To a great extent or degree.

Example

Tanto è cambiato nel tempo.

A lot has changed over time.

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