Translation of Italian word "distinto" to English
distinto
/disˈtinto/
Meaning
AdjectiveClearly noticeable, separate from others, or possessing noble manners.
How to use
The Italian adjective 'distinto' expresses 'distinct, separate, distinguished' (Clearly noticeable, separate from others, or possessing noble manners). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). 'distinto' must agree with its noun in both gender and number — forgetting this agreement is one of the most common errors in written Italian.
🇬🇧 English
distinct, separate, distinguished
Example
Abbiamo sentito un rumore distinto provenire dal giardino nel buio.
We heard a distinct noise coming from the garden in the dark.
È un signore distinto che veste sempre con grande eleganza.
He is a distinguished gentleman who always dresses with great elegance.
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- Abbiamo sentito un rumore distinto provenire dal giardino nel buio.— We heard a distinct noise coming from the garden in the dark.
- È un signore distinto che veste sempre con grande eleganza.— He is a distinguished gentleman who always dresses with great elegance.
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The Italian word "distinto" means "distinct, separate, distinguished" in English.
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