Translation of Italian word "famoso" to English
famoso
/faˈmo.zo/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'famoso' expresses 'famous' (Famous, well-known). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, widely known or celebrated.
🇬🇧 English
famous
Example
Luciano Pavarotti è stato un famoso cantante di opera.
Luciano Pavarotti was a famous opera singer.
La torre di Pisa è uno dei monumenti più famosi d'Italia.
The Tower of Pisa is one of Italy's most famous monuments.
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Common phrases
- famoso personaggio— famous character
- La torre di Pisa è uno dei monumenti più famosi d'Italia.— The Tower of Pisa is one of Italy's most famous monuments.
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The Italian word "famoso" means "famous" in English.
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