l’adatto
suitable
Definition & meaning
Adatto means suitable, appropriate, or well suited to a person, purpose, or situation.
- Questo libro è adatto ai bambini. — This book is suitable for children.
- Non è il momento adatto. — It is not the right moment.
It can also mean capable or suited to a role: È adatto a questo lavoro — “He is suited to this job.”
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective that agrees with the noun it describes: adatto (masculine singular), adatta (feminine singular), adatti (masculine plural), adatte (feminine plural).
It is commonly followed by a to indicate what someone or something is suited to. It comes from Latin aptus, meaning “fitted” or “suitable,” with the prefix ad-.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- idoneo — suitable or qualified; often more formal.
- appropriato — appropriate, especially for a situation or context.
- adeguato — adequate or fitting, often emphasizing that something meets a requirement.
Antonyms:
- inadatto — unsuitable; the direct opposite.
- inappropriato — inappropriate, especially in a particular context.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Questo vestito è adatto per la festa.adjective
This dress is suitable for the party.
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