Meaning
concept
- concept, idea
- opinion
In a sentence
Non ho capito bene questo concetto.
I didn't really understand this concept.
Qual è il tuo concetto di amicizia?
What is your idea of friendship?
Il prof ha spiegato il concetto molto bene.
The teacher explained the concept very well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| concetto | masculine · singular |
| concetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use concetto for an abstract notion; idea is often more general, practical, or creative in everyday speech.
- Common pattern: il concetto di + noun, as in il concetto di libertà.
- To express understanding, Italians often say afferrare/capire un concetto, not *prendere un concetto.