questo

The Italian word "questo" means "this" in English. It is a demonstrative adjective and pronoun used to indicate something close to the speaker in space or time.

Explanation:

• Demonstrative adjective: When used before a noun to specify which one, e.g., questo libro (this book).
• Demonstrative pronoun: When used alone to refer to something already known or identified, e.g., Questo è importante (This is important).

Parts / Forms:

• Masculine singular: questo
• Feminine singular: questa
• Masculine plural: questi
• Feminine plural: queste

Synonyms:

• codesto (used in certain Italian regions for "this" or "that", less common)
• suddetto (more formal, meaning "aforementioned")

Antonyms:

• quello (meaning "that" - used to indicate something farther from the speaker)
• colui / colei (meaning "that one", referring to people)

Additional notes:

• "Questo" is often used in everyday speech to draw attention to something specific near the speaker.
• Its opposite, "quello," points to something farther away.

Example sentences:

• Adjective: Voglio comprare questo vestito. (I want to buy this dress.)
• Pronoun: Questo mi piace molto. (I like this a lot.)