Translation of Italian word "svantaggioso" to English
svantaggioso
/zvan.tadˈdʒo.zo/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'svantaggioso' expresses 'disadvantageous' (Disadvantageous, unfavorable). 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 'Si trova in una posizione svantaggiosa rispetto ai concorrenti.' (He is in a disadvantageous position compared to competitors.).
🇬🇧 English
disadvantageous
Example
Accettare questo contratto sarebbe del tutto svantaggioso per noi.
Accepting this contract would be entirely disadvantageous for us.
Si trova in una posizione svantaggiosa rispetto ai concorrenti.
He is in a disadvantageous position compared to competitors.
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- Accettare questo contratto sarebbe del tutto svantaggioso per noi.— Accepting this contract would be entirely disadvantageous for us.
- Si trova in una posizione svantaggiosa rispetto ai concorrenti.— He is in a disadvantageous position compared to competitors.
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What does the Italian word "svantaggioso" mean?▼
The Italian word "svantaggioso" means "disadvantageous" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Accettare questo contratto sarebbe del tutto svantaggioso per noi." (which translates as "Accepting this contract would be entirely disadvantageous for us.").
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