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adjectiveverb

appropriato

appropriate

Definition & meaning

Appropriato means appropriate, suitable, or proper for a particular situation or purpose.

  • Un comportamento appropriato — appropriate behavior.
  • Il momento appropriato — the right moment.

It can also be the past participle of appropriarsi , meaning “to take possession of” or “to appropriate,” often improperly.

Grammar & Word origin

As an adjective, it agrees with the noun in gender and number: appropriato, appropriata, appropriati, appropriate.

It comes from the verb appropriare , ultimately from Latin appropriare, “to make one’s own.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • adatto — suitable or well suited; often emphasizes practical fitness.
  • adeguato — adequate or appropriate; emphasizes meeting a need or standard.
  • opportuno — fitting or advisable, especially in the circumstances.

Antonyms

  • inappropriato — inappropriate or unsuitable.
  • inadatto — not suited to a purpose or situation.

Common phrases & collocations

  • linguaggio appropriato — appropriate language
  • abbigliamento appropriato — suitable clothing
  • al momento appropriato — at the appropriate time

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Examples

Questo vestito è appropriato per la festa.adjective

This dress is appropriate for the party.

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