Translation of Italian word "questo" to English
questo
/ˈkwesto/
How to use
The Italian pronoun 'questo' means 'this' (This, this one). It replaces a noun or noun phrase to avoid repetition and indicates reference in discourse. Mastering the use of 'questo' is critical for natural-sounding Italian — overusing or omitting it where expected sounds distinctly non-native.
🇬🇧 English
this
Example
Questo libro è interessante.
This book is interesting.
Prendo questo, non quello.
I'll take this one, not that one.
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- Questo libro è interessante.— This book is interesting.
- Prendo questo, non quello.— I'll take this one, not that one.
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What does the Italian word "questo" mean?▼
The Italian word "questo" means "this" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "questo"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Questo libro è interessante." (which translates as "This book is interesting.").
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