il fatto
fact · make · made
Qualcosa che è accaduto o è stato compiuto, oppure una realtà concreta che si può verificare.
Fatto is an Italian word that can be both a noun and the past participle of the verb fare.
As a noun:
- Meaning: "Fact" or "event"
- It refers to something that has happened or an event that is an established reality.
- Example: Un fatto interessante — "An interesting fact."
Synonyms:
- evento (event)
- avvenimento (occurrence)
- evento
Antonyms:
- ipotesi (hypothesis)
- opinione (opinion)
As past participle of fare:
- Meaning: "Done" or "made"
- It is used in forming compound tenses with essere or avere to indicate an action completed in the past.
- Example: Ho fatto i compiti — "I have done the homework."
Related forms:
- fare (to do/make)
- facendo (doing)
Additional remarks:
- In idiomatic expressions, fatto can acquire specific meanings, e.g., a fatto meaning "in fact" or fatto e finito meaning "done and finished."
In summary:
| Role | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Noun | Fact, event |
| Past participle | Done, made (from fare) |
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Examples
Il fatto è stato molto chiaro per tutti.noun
The fact was very clear to everyone.
Il fatto mi ha sorpreso molto ieri sera.noun
The fact surprised me a lot last night.
Questa torta è fatta in casa con amore.adjective
This cake is made at home with love.
I fatti del giorno erano sui giornali.noun
The facts of the day were in the newspapers.
Il letto è fatto e pronto.adjective
The bed is made and ready.
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