Translation of Italian word "impegnativo" to English
impegnativo
/impeɲɲaˈtivo/
Meaning
AdjectiveRequiring a great deal of effort, dedication, or time.
How to use
The Italian adjective 'impegnativo' expresses 'demanding, challenging, arduous' (Requiring a great deal of effort, dedication, or time). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). The meaning of 'impegnativo' shifts subtly depending on whether it precedes or follows the noun — pre-nominal position often adds a figurative or emphatic nuance.
🇬🇧 English
demanding, challenging, arduous
Example
Preparare la tesi di laurea è stato un percorso lungo e molto impegnativo.
Preparing the degree thesis was a long and very demanding journey.
La salita in bicicletta verso la vetta è particolarmente impegnativa.
The bike climb toward the summit is particularly demanding.
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- Preparare la tesi di laurea è stato un percorso lungo e molto impegnativo.— Preparing the degree thesis was a long and very demanding journey.
- La salita in bicicletta verso la vetta è particolarmente impegnativa.— The bike climb toward the summit is particularly demanding.
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The Italian word "impegnativo" means "demanding, challenging, arduous" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Preparare la tesi di laurea è stato un percorso lungo e molto impegnativo." (which translates as "Preparing the degree thesis was a long and very demanding journey.").
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