Meaning
comparison
- confrontation
- collation
In a sentence
Il confronto tra i due prezzi è utile.
The comparison between the two prices is useful.
Hai avuto un confronto con il tuo capo?
Did you have a confrontation with your boss?
Non ho trovato il confronto con il modello vecchio.
I didn't find the comparison with the old model.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| confronto | masculine · singular |
| confronti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'confronto' for comparisons (e.g., 'in confronto a'), but 'paragone' for direct analogies (e.g., 'fare un paragone').
- Avoid 'confrontazione' for neutral comparisons; it implies conflict or debate.
- No plural form in common use; 'confronti' is rare and formal (e.g., legal/academic contexts).