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70: When to use molto (and when to use molti, molta and molte)

6 min • 22 september 2019

Molto, molti, molta, molte... what's the difference? And when should you use them? It's actually quite simple. Find out more in this episode.

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Today's Italian words

Molto = very/lots of

Molto grande = very big

Molto felice = very happy

Molto vecchio = very old

Molto veloce = very fast

Molto difficile = very difficult

Molto cibo = lots of food

Molti pomodori = lots of tomatoes

Molta pioggia = lots of rain

Molte banane = lots of bananas

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