Meaning
characteristic, typical
- distinctive, distinguishing, or typical of a person, thing, or place
- picturesque, quaint, or charmingly traditional
In a sentence
Abbiamo pranzato in un ristorante caratteristico del centro storico.
We had lunch in a quaint restaurant in the historic center.
Questo profumo intenso è caratteristico di quella pianta esotica.
This intense scent is characteristic of that exotic plant.
I vicoli stretti non sono l'unico elemento caratteristico del borgo.
Narrow alleys are not the only characteristic feature of the village.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| caratteristico | masculine · singular |
| caratteristica | feminine · singular |
| caratteristici | masculine · plural |
| caratteristiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural masculine ends in '-ci': 'caratteristici'.
- Often describes charming streets, villages, or local customs ('un borgo caratteristico').