Translation of Italian word "malinconico" to English
malinconico
/ma.linˈkɔ.ni.ko/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'malinconico' expresses 'melancholic' (Melancholic, wistful). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). A typical usage pattern is 'Ha uno sguardo malinconico mentre guarda il mare.' (He/she has a wistful gaze while looking at the sea.).
🇬🇧 English
melancholic
Example
La musica al pianoforte ha un ritmo malinconico.
The piano music has a melancholic rhythm.
Ha uno sguardo malinconico mentre guarda il mare.
He/she has a wistful gaze while looking at the sea.
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- La musica al pianoforte ha un ritmo malinconico.— The piano music has a melancholic rhythm.
- Ha uno sguardo malinconico mentre guarda il mare.— He/she has a wistful gaze while looking at the sea.
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What does the Italian word "malinconico" mean?▼
The Italian word "malinconico" means "melancholic" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La musica al pianoforte ha un ritmo malinconico." (which translates as "The piano music has a melancholic rhythm.").
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