Tutto

In Italian, 'tutto' (pronounced TOO-toh) functions as a versatile word, primarily meaning 'all', 'everything', 'the whole', or 'every'. It can be used as a pronoun, adjective, or adverb, adapting to different grammatical contexts. Its core meaning revolves around totality, encompassing every element, instance, or aspect of something. The specific nuances depend heavily on the context and the words it modifies, expressing completeness or universality, applicable to people, objects, situations, or time periods. Its presence signifies an inclusion of every aspect being referred to.

Tutto meaning with examples

• 1. Ho mangiato tutto il gelato. (I ate all the ice cream.) The use indicates every piece was consumed. tutto modifies 'il gelato' and clarifies nothing remains.
• 2. *Tutti* i bambini sono andati al parco. (All the children went to the park.) *Tutti* is a plural form of tutto modifying 'bambini', meaning every single child attended.
• 3. Non ho capito tutto. (I didn't understand everything.) tutto acts as a pronoun here, highlighting there were gaps in the comprehension.
• 4. Devo fare tutto oggi. (I have to do everything today.) tutto describes a complete set of tasks needed to be completed in a single day.
• 5. Voglio sapere tutto! (I want to know everything!) Here, tutto takes on a strong assertive position in the sentence, indicating all details are requested.