Translation of Italian word "simile" to English
simile
/ˈsi.mi.le/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'simile' expresses 'similar, alike' (Similar, alike). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). Often confused with 'analogo' (analogous), but 'simile' carries a distinct shade of meaning in careful usage.
🇬🇧 English
similar, alike
Example
I due fratelli hanno una voce molto simile.
The two brothers have a very similar voice.
Non ho mai visto una cosa simile prima d'ora.
I have never seen such a similar thing before now.
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Common phrases
- simile a— similar to
- Non ho mai visto una cosa simile prima d'ora.— I have never seen such a similar thing before now.
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What does the Italian word "simile" mean?▼
The Italian word "simile" means "similar, alike" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "I due fratelli hanno una voce molto simile." (which translates as "The two brothers have a very similar voice.").
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