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Concise Oxford Paravia Italian Dictionary © 2009 Pearson Paravia Bruno Mondadori spa e Oxford University Press:
1. a, A // n.
  1. (letter) a, A m. e f.;
    from A to Z dalla A alla Z;
    the A to Z of cooking la cucina dalla A alla Z
  1. A mus. la m.
  1. A (place) how to get from A to B come arrivare da un punto a un altro, da un posto all’altro
  1. A BE (for national roads) on the A7 sulla statale A7
  1. A GB scol. = voto massimo.
2.a forma debole /ə/ forma forte // (davanti a vocale o  h muta an /æn, ən/) determ. un, uno, una.

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Principal Translations/Traduzioni principali
aindef art (indefinite article)un art ind m
 uno art ind m
 una art ind f
There's a monster under my bed.
C'è un mostro sotto il mio letto.
an (first letter of alphabet)a n
Apple begins with an "a".
Arancia inizia con la "a".
 
Additional Translations
an (music: note)La n
The song begins on an A.
La canzone inizia con un La.
an (music: key)La n
They're playing Grieg's piano concerto in A-minor tonight.
Stasera suonano il concerto per pianoforte di Grieg in La minore.
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An (grade) scuola: voto massimoa n
 scuola: voto massimodieci nm
I got an "A" in my history test.
Nel test di storia ho preso "A".
Nel compito in classe di storia ho preso dieci.
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Compound Forms/Forme composte
(not to) harm a hair of sb's head(non) torcere un capello a qn nm
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bushexpr proverb (sth that you already have is better than the promise of sth better)meglio un uovo oggi che una gallina domani
I'm told I can do better if I keep looking for opportunities, but I'll stay at this job for now: a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
a bitadv (a small amount)un pochino, un po', poco avv
I take just a bit of milk in my coffee.
Normalmente metto un pochino di latte nel caffè.
a bitadv (slightly)un po' avv
It's a bit cold in here!
He was a bit too polite to be honest.
Era un po' troppo educato, onestamente.
a bitn informal (a short while)tra poco, tra breve avv
I'll see you in a bit.
a bit longadj colloquial (slightly too long)un po' lungo
My hair is getting a bit long; it's time to have it trimmed.
a bit muchun po' troppo
a bit ofadj (a small amount of)un po' di, un pochino di avv
I like a bit of cream in my coffee.
Mi piace un po' di panna nel caffè.
a bit of a messn UK (shambolic)un po' sottosopra
a bit of a messn (difficulty, predicament)una situazione difficile
 un bel pasticcio
a bit of a messn (disorderly state)un bel disordine
a bit thickadj colloquial (slightly too thick)piuttosto denso
 piuttosto spesso
 abbastanza massiccio
The gravy seems a bit thick; I can stand a spoon in it!
He's a bit thick though the waist.
a bit thickadj (not very intelligent)non molto sveglio
 un po' lento
 un po' tardo
He's a bit thick, but really nice all the same.
a bit thinadj colloquial (slightly too thin)piuttosto diluito
 un po' acquoso
The gravy seems a bit thin, so I think I'll add some more flour to thicken it up.
a bit thinadj (with limited resources)un po' ristretto
 puttosto ridotto, piuttosto limitato
My budget is a bit thin, so I won't be going to Africa this year.
a bit tooadv colloquial (slightly excessively)un po' troppo
His hair was a bit too long for me.
She seemed a bit too calm. Something must be wrong.
a blistering pacen figurative, informal (great speed)gran velocità
a bomb (a failure) un fallimentoun fiasco
a bright personcima nf
a cappellaadv music (without instrumental accompaniment)a cappella
The piece is usually orchestral but they performed it a cappella.
a cappellaadj (singing: without music)a cappella
Gregorian chant is usually a cappella singing.
a certain amountn (modicum)una certa quantità
 un tot pron
a certain amountn (specified quantity)una determinata quantità
 un dato ammontare
a certain numberun certo numero
a considerable numbernumero considerevole
a corner onun angolo di
a couplen (a pair, two) circa due, alcunipaio nm
I have a couple of sweaters in my suitcase.
There was a couple holding hands as they walked down the road.
Ho messo un paio di maglioni in valigia.
 due elementicoppia nf
C'era una coppia che camminava per la via tenendosi per mano.
a coupleadj informal (a pair of, two) circa due, alcunipaio nm
Nota: a couple and "a couple of" are interchangeable for adj
I was hungry, so I made a couple sandwiches.
Un paio di giorni fa mi ha chiamato un vecchio compagno di scuola.
a couple ofadj colloquial (two, a pair of)un paio di
I'll take a couple of donuts, please.
a couple ofadj US, colloquial (two or three of)qualche agg
A couple of days ago, I saw your brother at the supermarket.
a cut aboveadj (superior to)un gradino più su di
 una spanna sopra
He is a cut above the rest.
a cut aboveadj (superior)superiore agg
 di livello superiore
a dab of sthn (small amount or application of sth)un pochino di
 un tocco di
a damnun accidente
a darnun accidente
a dealun affare
a dearn informal (kind or sweet person)una cara persona
 una persona gentile
a dime a dozenadj US, informal (very common, not rare)un tanto al chilo
 te li danno come resto
 te li tirano dietro
In Hollywood, aspiring young actresses are a dime a dozen.
a discretionun giudizio
a dog's lifevita da cani
a dozen or soadj informal (around twelve)circa una dozzina
Can you please bring me back a dozen or so eggs from the grocery store?
a drop in the bucketn US, informal (sth relatively trivial)una cosa insignificante
The U.S. needs to redevelop passenger rail; Amtrak funding is just a drop in the bucket.
a drop in the bucketn (sth with no material consequences)una cosa trascurabile
a drop in the oceann UK (a negligible amount)una goccia nel mare
The money I give to charity is a drop in the ocean compared to some people.
a dueun dovuto
a far cryuna bella distanza
a far cry fromadj (very different from)tutt'altra cosa rispetto a
 ben altro rispetto a
Life in Canada is a far cry from her homeland of Haiti.
a fate worse than deathn figurative (terrible misfortune)un destino peggiore della morte
 una fine tremenda
a fate worse than deathn euphemism, obsolete (loss of virginity by seduction or rape )una brutta fine
a fewnpl (some, several)qualche agg
a few bobn UK, slang (a small amount of money)quattro soldi
a few timesadv (on several occasions)più volte
 varie volte
a few timesadv (with several repetitions )diverse volte
a few too manyadj (excessive quantity of)qualche volta di troppo
a few too manyn UK, slang (excess of alcohol)un bicchiere di troppo
a few wordsn informal (short speech or commentary)due parole
 qualche parola
a figment of your imaginationun parto della tua immaginazione
a fine messn informal (complicated or awkward situation)bel pasticcio
 bel guaio nm
 bel casino nm
The lies we told got us into a fine mess when everyone found out the truth.
Now you've done it. Look at the fine mess you've gotten us into.
a fortioriadv (law, logic: with stronger reason)a maggior ragione
A friend in need is a friend indeedexpr (a true friend is supportive and helpful)un amico si vede nel momento del bisogno
a f***ing thing (vulgar) volgareuna sega
a ghost of a chancen (a very slight possibility)ben poche possibilità
My husband might run for office, but he really doesn't stand a ghost of a chance.
a go-goa gogo
a go-goa volontà
a good dealadv (considerably, a lot)un bel po'
a good laughn informal (sth very funny or entertaining)quattro risate
a great dealn (a lot, much)un bel po'
a great dealn (many)molti agg
a great deal of effortn (a lot of effort, much effort)un grosso sforzo
 un notevole impegno nm
I put a great deal of effort into this project, and I was really offended when management ignored it.
a great timen informal (fun, enjoyment)un bel divertimento
 molto divertente
a greater numberun numero maggiore
a hair's breadth awayadv (very close)a un pelo da
The house that I bought was a hair's breadth away from the sea.
The election returns so far show that Harry is a hair's breadth away from victory.
a hand atuna mano a
a happy souln informal (cheerful person)un tipo allegro
a hard manun duro
a heap ofadj literal (an untidy pile of)una pila di
 una montagna di nf
There's a heap of dirty laundry in the laundry room.
a heap ofadj figurative, slang (a lot of)un mucchio di
 un sacco di
Since I retired I've got a heap of time on my hands.
a highsu di giri
a hootn figurative, slang (sth funny or fun)uno spasso
 un sacco di divertimento
The party last night was a hoot! I had so much fun!
We had a hoot at the monster truck rally.
a hootn literal (owl's cry)grido di civetta
When camping in the woods, we heard the hoots of owls instead of lullabies.
a hootn (any care to or for)un accidenti
I don't give two hoots whether or not Sheila comes to the party.
a hot numberuna cosa speciale
a job well donen (task that is performed well)un lavoro ben fatto
 un lavoro a regola d'arte
a laadv (in the style of)alla maniera di
He swears a lot when he's angry, a la Gordon Ramsay.
a la modeadj (fashionable, in fashion)alla moda
 di moda
 di grido
a la modeadj US (with ice cream)con gelato
I ordered a piece of pie a la mode.
a large number ofun gran numero di, una gran quantità di
a laughing mattern (sth amusing)una cosa ridicola
a laughing mattern (sth not taken seriously )una cosa da ridere
 una cosa di poco conto
 un'inezia nf
a leg to stand onun argomento valido, una ragione valida, una buona ragione
a leg up inteso nel senso di un aiutouna mano nf
a littleadv (a small amount)un po' di, un pochino di avv
I like a little sugar in my coffee.
Mi piace un pochino di zucchero nel caffè.
a littleadv (slightly)un po' avv
She was a little angry with me.
The doctor says your blood pressure is a little high.
Era un po' arrabbiata con me.
a little at a timeun po' per volta
a little bitn (a small amount) un po', un pochino avv
Add a little bit of vanilla to the batter.
Could I please have a little bit of cheese?
Aggiungi un po' di vaniglia alla pastella.
a little bitadv (slightly)un po'
 appena un po'
I'm just a little bit dizzy.
a little can go a long waycon poco si può fare molto
a little learningun po' di cultura
a little moreadj (slightly more)un po' più
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