Italian Word · Advanced
effimero
ephemeral / fleeting
Pronunciation: ef-FI-me-ro
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time.
Example
La fama è spesso effimera e difficile da mantenere.
Fame is often ephemeral and difficult to maintain.
Practice tips
- Practice effimero out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for advanced-level learners.