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Italian

cadenzato

/kadenˈtsaːto/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

rhythmic; regular

  • marked by a regular rhythm
  • occurring at measured intervals
  • spoken or done with a clear beat or pace

In a sentence

Camminava con un passo cadenzato e tranquillo.

He walked with a measured and calm pace.

Ti piace questo ritmo così cadenzato?

Do you like this very steady rhythm?

Il suo discorso non era cadenzato abbastanza.

His speech was not rhythmic enough.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
cadenzatomasculine · singular
cadenzatafeminine · singular
cadenzatimasculine · plural
cadenzatefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used with ritmo, passo, respiro, tono.
  • More literary or descriptive than regolare.
  • Past-participle adjective from cadenzare.

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