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Italian

comprensivo

/komprenˈsi.vo/adjectiveB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 10,012

Meaning

understanding; sympathetic

  • kind and patient with other people's problems
  • showing understanding
  • inclusive (of), including

In a sentence

La mia collega è sempre comprensiva con tutti.

My colleague is always understanding with everyone.

Sei stato comprensivo con tuo fratello?

Were you understanding with your brother?

Il capo non è molto comprensivo oggi.

The boss is not very understanding today.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
comprensivomasculine · singular
comprensivafeminine · singular
comprensivimasculine · plural
comprensivefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used for people: genitori comprensivi, insegnante comprensivo.
  • Not the same as comprehensive in English.
  • Often followed by con: essere comprensivo con qualcuno.

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