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corrispondente

/kor.ri.sponˈdɛn.te/adjective / nounB2 / C1
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Meaning · adjective

corresponding, matching

  • matching, equivalent, or answering to something else
  • in agreement or conformity with a given standard

In a sentence

Inserisci ogni documento nella cartella corrispondente.

Put each document into the corresponding folder.

Il prezzo in euro non ha una cifra corrispondente in dollari.

The price in euros does not have a matching figure in dollars.

Hai selezionato l'opzione corrispondente alle tue reali esigenze?

Did you select the option corresponding to your actual needs?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
corrispondentemasculine · singular
corrispondentefeminine · singular
corrispondentimasculine · plural
corrispondentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Also functions as a common noun meaning 'reporter' or 'pen pal'.
  • Has two forms: corrispondente (sg.) and corrispondenti (pl.).

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Meaning · noun

correspondent

  • A journalist reporting from a specific place or on a particular topic.
  • A person with whom one exchanges letters or messages.

In a sentence

Il corrispondente da Londra ha appena inviato un nuovo servizio.

The correspondent from London has just filed a new report.

Ha lavorato per molti anni come corrispondente di guerra.

She worked for many years as a war correspondent.

La nostra corrispondente a Parigi ci aggiornerà presto sulla situazione.

Our correspondent in Paris will update us on the situation shortly.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
corrispondentesingular
corrispondentiplural

Usage notes

  • Can also function as an adjective meaning 'corresponding' or 'matching'.

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