Meaning
masterpiece
In a sentence
Questo film è un vero capolavoro.
This movie is a real masterpiece.
Hai visto il suo ultimo capolavoro?
Have you seen his latest masterpiece?
Non è un capolavoro, ma mi piace.
It’s not a masterpiece, but I like it.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| capolavoro | masculine · singular |
| capolavori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use for outstanding works of art, literature, film, or craftsmanship; for a very good result in general speech, Italians also say capolavoro figuratively.
- More emphatic than opera eccellente or bellissimo; it suggests exceptional, lasting quality, not just something you personally liked.
- Plural is capolavori. It is masculine: un il capolavoro, due capolavori.