Meaning
contemporary
- contemporaneous, concurrent (to)
In a sentence
Mi piace l'arte contemporanea, ma non la capisco sempre.
I like contemporary art, but I don't always understand it.
La sua decisione è stata contemporanea alla nostra partenza.
His decision happened at the same time as our departure.
Preferisci un divano classico o uno contemporaneo?
Do you prefer a classic sofa or a contemporary one?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contemporaneo | masculine · singular |
| contemporanea | feminine · singular |
| contemporanei | masculine · plural |
| contemporanee | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For art, design, or culture, contemporaneo is much more common than moderno when you mean present-day style.
- With people or events, use contemporaneo di to mean 'living or happening at the same time as.'
- Don't confuse contemporaneo with moderno: moderno often means 'modern' in style, not simply from the same period.