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attitudine

/at.tiˈtu.di.ne/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

aptitude, flair, bent

  • aptitude, talent, inclination

In a sentence

Hai un'attitudine naturale per le lingue.

You have a natural flair for languages.

Ha sempre dimostrato una grande attitudine per la musica.

He has always shown a great aptitude for music.

Per questo ruolo serve un'ottima attitudine al lavoro di squadra.

This role requires a strong aptitude for teamwork.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
attitudinefeminine · singular
attitudinifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • For personal talent, attitudine is more natural than abilità when talking about natural inclination, not a learned skill.
  • Use attitudine a + noun/infinitive for suitability: attitudine al comando, attitudine a lavorare in gruppo.
  • Don't confuse it with atteggiamento: attitudine is aptitude or suitability; atteggiamento is attitude in the sense of behavior or stance.

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