Translation of Italian word "selvaggio" to English
selvaggio
/selˈvad.dʒo/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'selvaggio' expresses 'wild, untamed' (Wild, untamed). 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 'selvaggio' shifts subtly depending on whether it precedes or follows the noun — pre-nominal position often adds a figurative or emphatic nuance.
🇬🇧 English
wild, untamed
Example
Nel parco nazionale vivono molti animali selvaggi.
Many wild animals live in the national park.
È un paesaggio selvaggio e incontaminato dall'uomo.
It is a wild landscape untouched by humans.
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- Nel parco nazionale vivono molti animali selvaggi.— Many wild animals live in the national park.
- È un paesaggio selvaggio e incontaminato dall'uomo.— It is a wild landscape untouched by humans.
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What does the Italian word "selvaggio" mean?▼
The Italian word "selvaggio" means "wild, untamed" in English.
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