Translation of Italian word "efficiente" to English
efficiente
/effiˈtʃɛnte/
Meaning
AdjectiveWorking in a well-organized and competent way without waste.
How to use
The Italian adjective 'efficiente' expresses 'efficient, productive, competent' (Working in a well-organized and competent way without waste). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). To intensify 'efficiente', Italian speakers may use 'molto', 'assai', or the absolute superlative suffix '-issimo/-issima' — each option carries a different level of emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
efficient, productive, competent
Example
I trasporti pubblici di questa città sono moderni ed efficienti.
Public transportation in this city is modern and efficient.
La nuova segretaria è molto organizzata ed efficiente nel gestire gli appuntamenti.
The new secretary is very organized and efficient in managing appointments.
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- I trasporti pubblici di questa città sono moderni ed efficienti.— Public transportation in this city is modern and efficient.
- La nuova segretaria è molto organizzata ed efficiente nel gestire gli appuntamenti.— The new secretary is very organized and efficient in managing appointments.
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