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nounadjective

il concreto

concrete

Definition & meaning

Concreto means concrete, tangible, or practical. It describes something that exists in a real, perceptible form, or an idea or action that produces definite results.

It can also mean specific, rather than vague or theoretical.

Grammar & Word origin

Concreto is an adjective. Its forms agree with the noun:

  • Masculine: concreto (singular), concreti (plural)
  • Feminine: concreta (singular), concrete (plural)

It comes from Latin concretus, meaning “grown together” or “condensed,” from concrescere, “to grow together.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • reale — real or actual; it emphasizes existence rather than practical results.
  • tangibile — tangible or perceptible, especially to the touch.
  • pratico — practical or useful in action.
  • specifico — specific or clearly defined.

Antonyms:

  • astratto — abstract, existing as an idea rather than in a tangible form.
  • teorico — theoretical, concerned with ideas rather than their practical application.
  • vago — vague or lacking specific details.

Common phrases & collocations

  • un esempio concreto — a concrete or specific example
  • risultati concreti — tangible results
  • in concreto — in practical terms; in reality

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Examples

Ho un esempio concreto per te.adjective

I have a concrete example for you.

Preferisco il concreto alle promesse vuote.noun

I prefer the concrete to empty promises.

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