Meaning
Mostly.
Cultural Background
Italians use this phrase to avoid 'black and white' statements. It's a linguistic tool for diplomacy and precision. News anchors use 'in gran parte' constantly to describe weather, election results, or social trends. It sounds authoritative yet objective. In formal writing, 'in gran parte' is used to attribute causes or influences, showing a high level of education. Using this phrase when giving feedback makes the criticism feel less personal and more analytical.
Sound more native
Use 'in gran parte' instead of 'quasi tutto' when you want to sound more professional or precise.
Don't add 'la'
Say 'in gran parte', not 'nella gran parte'. The article is usually omitted in this adverbial phrase.
Meaning
Mostly.
Sound more native
Use 'in gran parte' instead of 'quasi tutto' when you want to sound more professional or precise.
Don't add 'la'
Say 'in gran parte', not 'nella gran parte'. The article is usually omitted in this adverbial phrase.
The Diplomat's Tool
Use 'Sono in gran parte d'accordo' to disagree politely. It shows you've listened to the other person.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Il mio lavoro è ________ finito.
'In gran parte' is the fixed idiomatic phrase for 'mostly'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural Italian sentence.
When counting people (friends), 'la maggior parte' is preferred over 'in gran parte'.
Match the Italian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the three most common uses of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hai capito il libro? B: Sì, ________.
The preposition 'in' is required for this phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Common Uses of 'In Gran Parte'
Progress
- • Finito
- • Pronto
- • Completato
Reasons
- • Merito di
- • Colpa di
- • Dovuto a
Opinions
- • D'accordo
- • Vero
- • Giusto
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIl mio lavoro è ________ finito.
'In gran parte' is the fixed idiomatic phrase for 'mostly'.
Choose the most natural Italian sentence.
When counting people (friends), 'la maggior parte' is preferred over 'in gran parte'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the three most common uses of the phrase.
A: Hai capito il libro? B: Sì, ________.
The preposition 'in' is required for this phrase.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsIt is neutral to formal. It's safe to use with friends, but it's also perfect for a job interview.
Yes! It means 'to a small extent' or 'partially'. It's the direct opposite.
In this specific phrase, it is almost always 'gran'. 'In grande parte' is grammatically possible but much less common.
Yes. 'In gran parte, il problema è risolto.' (Mostly, the problem is solved.)
'In gran parte' refers to the volume/extent of one thing. 'Soprattutto' means 'above all' and highlights one item among many.
Related Phrases
in parte
similarpartly
per la maggior parte
synonymfor the most part
soprattutto
similarabove all / mostly
principalmente
synonymprincipally
