scontato

The Italian word "scontato" generally means "discounted", "obvious", or "taken for granted", depending on the context.

Meaning and Usage:

1. Discounted (adjective)

   • Derived from the verb "scontare", which means to discount or to deduct a part from a price.
   • Used in commercial contexts to indicate an item or service is offered at a reduced price.
   • Example: "Il prezzo è scontato del 20%." ("The price is discounted by 20%.")

2. Obvious / Foregone / Expected (adjective)

   • Used figuratively to describe something that is considered certain, predictable, or lacking in surprise or originality—"taken for granted."
   • Example: "È scontato che vinceranno la partita." ("It's obvious/expected that they will win the match.")
   • Often has a somewhat negative connotation when referring to ideas, outcomes, or expressions that are predictable or cliché.

Parts and Etymology:

• Comes from the past participle of the verb "scontare" (to discount, to atone, or to serve a penalty)
• "Scontare" itself comes from Latin "signum computare" (to reckon a mark).

Synonyms:

• For discounted: ridotto, in saldo, con offerta
• For obvious/foregone: ovvio, chiaro, palese, sicuramente aspettato

Antonyms:

• For discounted: intero prezzo (full price), non scontato
• For obvious/foregone: improbabile, inaspettato, sorprendente

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In summary, scontato can mean something that is either formally discounted in price or something that is predictable, expected, or taken for granted, with the meaning depending on how it is used.