Italian Phrase
I frullati sono super veloci.
Meaning
Literally, ‘The smoothies are super fast.’ In everyday Italian it means the smoothies are prepared or served very quickly, or that they are easy to finish in a short time.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to comment on the speed of service at a café, a bar, or a restaurant that offers smoothies. It’s perfect for informal conversations with friends or fellow food‑lovers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ifrullatisonosuperveloci
Definite article (I)
The plural masculine definite article 'I' is used before masculine plural nouns.
Noun agreement (frullati)
Frullato (smoothie) is masculine; its plural form is frullati, which must match the article and verb.
Verb essere (sono)
The verb 'essere' in present tense, third‑person plural, agrees with a plural subject.
Intensifier (super)
‘Super’ is an informal adverb meaning ‘very, extremely’; it does not change with gender or number.
Adjective agreement (veloci)
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun; ‘veloce’ becomes ‘veloci’ for masculine plural.
🗨In Conversation
Hai provato i nuovi frullati del bar?
Did you try the new smoothies at the bar?
Sì, i frullati sono super veloci, li ho finiti in un attimo.
Yes, the smoothies are super fast, I finished them in a flash.
✕Common Mistakes
Il frullato sono super veloci.
The subject is plural, so the noun must be plural ‘frullati’ to match the article and verb.
I frullati è super veloci.
Use ‘sono’ for a plural subject; ‘è’ is singular.
I frullati sono superi veloci.
‘Super’ is an adverb and does not change; avoid adding an ‘i’ ending.
↔Alternatives
I frullati sono davvero rapidi.
The smoothies are really quick.
I frullati sono molto veloci.
The smoothies are very fast.
I frullati si preparano in un lampo.
The smoothies are prepared in a flash.
Cultural Tip
In Italy a ‘frullato’ is a blended fruit drink, often served in cafés and gelaterie. The adverb ‘super’ is colloquial and popular among younger speakers; in a more formal setting you’d replace it with ‘molto’ or ‘estremamente’. Also, some northern regions may call a similar drink a ‘smoothie’, especially in tourist areas.

