pezzi

Pezzi is the plural form of the Italian noun pezzo, meaning a piece, part, or component of something. It can refer to a tangible fragment—a piece of wood, metal, or fabric—or to an element of a whole, such as a component of a device or a portion of a plan. In everyday language, pezzi is used for both concrete and abstract meanings.

Common phrases include pezzi di ricambio (spare parts), un pezzo unico (a unique piece), pezzi di puzzle (puzzle pieces), and pezzo di carta (a piece of paper). In journalism or writing, pezzo can refer to a news article or op-ed, often translated as “a piece” or “an article.”

Pezzi also appears as a surname in Italy and among diaspora communities. As with many Italian surnames, it may have regional associations and can be found in historical and contemporary records.

In idiomatic use, the expression un pezzo da novanta refers to a person of high status or ability, roughly meaning “a heavyweight” in a given field, though the phrase is informal and context-dependent.