Translation of Italian word "acuto" to English
acuto
/aˈku.to/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'acuto' expresses 'acute, sharp' (Acute, sharp). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, sharp pain, high-pitched sound or keen mind.
🇬🇧 English
acute, sharp
Example
Sento un dolore acuto al dente mentre mangio un gelato.
I feel a sharp tooth pain while eating ice cream.
Ha un intelletto acuto e comprende tutto al volo.
He has an acute intellect and understands everything on the fly.
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Common phrases
- dolore acuto— sharp pain
- Ha un intelletto acuto e comprende tutto al volo.— He has an acute intellect and understands everything on the fly.
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The Italian word "acuto" means "acute, sharp" in English.
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