Translation of Italian word "famoso" to English
famoso
/faˈmo.zo/
How to use
Used to describe something that is famous or well-known.
🇬🇧 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
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Frequency rank: #385 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "famoso" mean?▼
The Italian word "famoso" means "famous" in English.
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