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Word: noto

Meaning

The Italian adjective noto means well-known or famous. It is used to describe a person, place, fact, or thing that is widely recognized or known by many people.

Explanation & Usage

• Noto comes from the Latin notus, meaning "known".
• It is used to express that something is publicly recognized, familiar, or commonly acknowledged.
• When used as a noun complement, you might see expressions like "è noto che..." meaning "it is known that..."

Examples:

• È un attore molto noto in Italia.
  (He is a very well-known actor in Italy.)

• La Torre di Pisa è una struttura nota in tutto il mondo.
  (The Tower of Pisa is a well-known structure worldwide.)

Parts of Speech

• Adjective: used to describe something well-known.
• Can function as a past participle of the verb notare (to notice), but in everyday language, it is mainly used as an adjective.

Italian Synonyms

• famoso (famous)
• conosciuto (known)
• rinomato (renowned)
• celebre (celebrated)

Italian Antonyms

• sconosciuto (unknown)
• ignoto (unknown, obscure)

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