Meaning
counterfeit, fake
- illegally copied to look genuine
- forged or fake
In a sentence
Hanno venduto borse contraffatte al mercato.
They sold counterfeit bags at the market.
Questo orologio è contraffatto o originale?
Is this watch counterfeit or original?
Non compro mai prodotti contraffatti online.
I never buy counterfeit products online.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contraffatto | masculine · singular |
| contraffatta | feminine · singular |
| contraffatti | masculine · plural |
| contraffatte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for goods, money, documents, or branded products.
- More formal and legal than falso in many contexts.
- Common after nouns: merce contraffatta, prodotto contraffatto.