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aristocratico

/a.ri.stoˈkra.ti.ko/adjective / noun · masculineC1
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Meaning · adjective

aristocratic

  • belonging to or typical of the aristocracy or nobility
  • refined, haughty, or distinguished in manner or appearance

In a sentence

L'antico palazzo apparteneva a una famiglia aristocratica.

The old palace belonged to an aristocratic family.

Il suo contegno aristocratico intimoriva spesso i colleghi.

His aristocratic demeanor often intimidated his colleagues.

Non tutti i membri del circolo hanno origini aristocratiche.

Not all members of the club have aristocratic origins.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
aristocraticomasculine · singular
aristocraticafeminine · singular
aristocraticimasculine · plural
aristocratichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Note the plural masculine form 'aristocratici', where the velar /k/ shifts to palatal /tʃ/ (-ci).
  • Can also be used as a noun meaning 'aristocrat'.

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Meaning · noun

aristocrat

  • a member of the aristocracy or nobility

In a sentence

Molti aristocratici fuggirono dalla capitale all'inizio della rivoluzione.

Many aristocrats fled the capital at the beginning of the revolution.

Quel palazzo apparteneva a una celebre famiglia di aristocratici.

That palace belonged to a famous family of aristocrats.

Gli aristocratici godevano di enormi privilegi fiscali nel passato.

Aristocrats enjoyed enormous tax privileges in the past.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
aristocraticomasculine · singular
aristocraticimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Plural is 'aristocratici' for males/mixed, 'aristocratica' / 'aristocratiche' for feminine.

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