Meaning
act, deed
- official document, certificate
- act (of a play or opera)
In a sentence
Il suo atto mi ha davvero sorpreso ieri.
His act really surprised me yesterday.
Hai già firmato l'atto della casa?
Have you already signed the house deed?
Non ho ancora ricevuto l'atto di nascita.
I still haven't received the birth certificate.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| atto | masculine · singular |
| atti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'atto' for formal or legal actions/documents; 'azione' is more general (e.g., physical movement).
- Common in bureaucratic contexts (e.g., 'atto notarile' = notarized deed). Avoid in casual speech.
- Masculine noun: 'un atto,' 'gli atti.' No irregular plurals or contractions.