Meaning
suitable, appropriate
- suitable, appropriate, adequate
- proportionate, fair
In a sentence
Questo vestito non è adeguato per la festa.
This outfit isn't suitable for the party.
Hai trovato un prezzo adeguato per la bici?
Did you find a fair price for the bike?
Abbiamo scelto una sala adeguata al gruppo.
We chose a room suitable for the group.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| adeguato | masculine · singular |
| adeguata | feminine · singular |
| adeguati | masculine · plural |
| adeguate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal and neutral than adatto. Common in writing, work, school, and official contexts.
- Usually followed by a or per: adeguato a una situazione, adeguato per l'uso domestico.
- It agrees like a regular adjective: adeguato, adeguata, adeguati, adeguate.