Meaning
contact
- contact (all senses)
In a sentence
Ti mando il contatto del mio dentista.
I'll send you my dentist's contact.
Sei ancora in contatto con Marco?
Are you still in contact with Marco?
Non voglio il contatto diretto con il sole.
I don't want direct contact with the sun.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contatto | masculine · singular |
| contatti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use contatto for physical touch, communication, or connection. For a person in your address book, contatto works, but contatto telefonico is more specific.
- Common pattern: essere in contatto con qualcuno = to be in touch with someone. Also prendere/mettersi in contatto con = to get in touch with.
- For accidental touching, Italians often say toccare rather than contatto. Il contatto sounds more abstract, technical, or formal.