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altro

another · other

Indica qualcosa di diverso da ciò di cui si sta parlando o una persona differente da quella già nominata.

Word: altro

Meaning in English:
"Altro" translates to "other" or "another" in English. It is used to refer to something different, additional, or alternative.

Explanation:

Part of Speech:
- Can be an adjective, pronoun, or adverb depending on context.
Uses and Meanings:
1. Adjective:
  Refers to another or additional item/person that is different from the one already mentioned.
  Example:
  Voglio un altro libro. → "I want another book."
2. Pronoun:
  Used to refer to other people or things without repeating the noun.
  Example:
  C'è qualcun altro? → "Is there someone else?"
Gender and Number Variations:
- Masculine singular: altro
- Feminine singular: altra
- Masculine plural: altri
- Feminine plural: altre

Etymology:

Comes from Latin alter, meaning "the other" or "second."

Synonyms:

differente (different)
ulteriore (further, additional)
aggiuntivo (additional)

Antonyms:

stesso (same)
medesimo (same, identical)

Summary:
"Altro" is commonly used in Italian to indicate some alternative, additional, or different person or thing, similar to "other," "another," or "else" in English. Which exact translation works best depends on context.