Italian Word · Intermediate
persino
even / all the more so
Pronunciation: per-SEE-no
Meaning
Used for emphasis to mean 'what is more' or 'as an extreme case'.
Example
Non mi ha nemmeno salutato, persino lui che di solito è così gentile.
He didn't even say hello to me, even him who is usually so kind.
Practice tips
- Practice persino 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 intermediate-level learners.