adjective
vitale
vital
Definition & meaning
Vitale means vital, essential, or full of life, depending on the context:
- Essential to life or survival: funzioni vitali — vital functions.
- Crucially important: una decisione vitale — a vital decision.
- Energetic and full of life: una persona vitale — a lively, energetic person.
Grammar & Word origin
Vitale is an adjective used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. Its plural form is vitali.
It comes from Latin vitalis, derived from vita (“life”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- indispensabile — indispensable; emphasizes that something cannot be done without.
- essenziale — essential; stresses fundamental importance.
- energico — energetic; describes an active, vigorous person.
- superfluo — unnecessary or superfluous; the opposite of “essential.”
- apatico — apathetic or lacking energy; contrasts with a lively person.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
L’acqua è vitale per tutti gli esseri viventi.adjective
Water is vital for all living beings.
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