A iosa
In abundance
This idiom means “in large quantities” or “in abundance.” It is commonly used to describe something that is available in great amounts or plentifully. The expression has its roots in the Venetian dialect, where “iosa” means “abundance.” Over time, it has been adopted into standard Italian with the same meaning.
Exemples:
- Ho comprato frutta a iosa al mercato. – I bought fruit in abundance at the market.
- Durante la festa c’era cibo a iosa per tutti. – During the party, there was food in abundance for everyone.
- La biblioteca ha libri a iosa su questo argomento. – The library has books in abundance on this subject.