Translation of Italian word "imperfetto" to English
imperfetto
/im.perˈfet.to/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'imperfetto' expresses 'imperfect' (Imperfect, flawed). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). In practice, containing flaws or incomplete.
🇬🇧 English
imperfect
Example
Il quadro presenta qualche dettaglio imperfetto nella pittura.
The painting shows some flawed detail in the painting.
L'essere umano è per natura imperfetto.
The human being is by nature imperfect.
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- imperfetto passato— imperfect past
- L'essere umano è per natura imperfetto.— The human being is by nature imperfect.
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What does the Italian word "imperfetto" mean?▼
The Italian word "imperfetto" means "imperfect" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il quadro presenta qualche dettaglio imperfetto nella pittura." (which translates as "The painting shows some flawed detail in the painting.").
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