A2 Collocation 중립

aumentare di peso

to gain weight

Becoming heavier physically.

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문화적 배경

Italians are often very direct about physical appearance. A relative saying 'Sei aumentato di peso' is often just a factual observation, not necessarily a criticism. In the US, discussing weight gain is often taboo. The Italian 'aumentare di peso' would be translated as 'gaining weight', but the social context is much more sensitive. In Japan, being thin is highly valued, and 'aumentare di peso' (taijuu ga fueru) is often discussed in terms of health checks (metabo check). In many Mediterranean cultures, a slight increase in weight after marriage or during holidays is seen as a sign of prosperity and happiness.

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The 'Essere' Rule

Always use 'essere' for the past tense. It's the #1 mistake even advanced learners make.

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Careful with 'Ingrassare'

Don't use 'ingrassare' with people you don't know well; it can sound rude.

Becoming heavier physically.

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The 'Essere' Rule

Always use 'essere' for the past tense. It's the #1 mistake even advanced learners make.

⚠️

Careful with 'Ingrassare'

Don't use 'ingrassare' with people you don't know well; it can sound rude.

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Grandma's House

If an Italian grandma says you've 'aumentato di peso', take it as a sign she wants to feed you more!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing auxiliary verb and preposition.

Io ______ aumentato ______ peso dopo Natale.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

The auxiliary for 'aumentare' (intransitive) is 'essere' (sono) and the preposition is 'di'.

Which sentence is the most polite and natural?

Talking to a doctor about your health:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

'Aumentare di peso' is the standard, polite medical term.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Perché non mangi la torta? B: Perché non voglio ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Aumentare di peso' fits the context of avoiding weight gain.

Match the Italian phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Aumentare di peso = To gain weight, Perdere peso = To lose weight, Mettere su muscoli = To build muscle, Essere a dieta = To be on a diet

These are all common health-related collocations.

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시각 학습 자료

Formality Levels

Formal
Aumentare di peso Gain weight
Informal
Mettere su pancia Get a belly

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing auxiliary verb and preposition. Fill Blank A2

Io ______ aumentato ______ peso dopo Natale.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

The auxiliary for 'aumentare' (intransitive) is 'essere' (sono) and the preposition is 'di'.

Which sentence is the most polite and natural? Choose A2

Talking to a doctor about your health:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c

'Aumentare di peso' is the standard, polite medical term.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Perché non mangi la torta? B: Perché non voglio ________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

'Aumentare di peso' fits the context of avoiding weight gain.

Match the Italian phrase with its English equivalent. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Aumentare di peso = To gain weight, Perdere peso = To lose weight, Mettere su muscoli = To build muscle, Essere a dieta = To be on a diet

These are all common health-related collocations.

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자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is neutral to formal. It's perfect for doctors or polite conversation.

No, you must use 'essere': 'sono aumentato di peso'.

'Aumentare di peso' is more clinical and polite; 'ingrassare' is more direct and can be negative.

Say 'Sono aumentato di cinque chili'.

Yes, it's a very common informal alternative, similar to 'put on weight'.

Yes, it's perfectly fine for pets or livestock.

Not necessarily; it can also mean gaining muscle mass in a fitness context.

'Di' specifies the area of increase. 'Il' would mean you are increasing an external object's weight.

It's less rude than in the US, but still requires caution and a close relationship.

The opposite is 'perdere peso' or 'dimagrire'.

관련 표현

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mettere su peso

similar

To put on weight

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ingrassare

synonym

To get fat / gain weight

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perdere peso

contrast

To lose weight

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mantenere il peso

builds on

To maintain weight

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peso forma

specialized form

Ideal weight

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