Meaning
so-called
In a sentence
Il cosiddetto esperto non sapeva rispondere.
The so-called expert couldn't answer.
Hai visto il cosiddetto finale segreto?
Did you see the so-called secret ending?
Abbiamo provato la cosiddetta dieta veloce ieri.
We tried the so-called quick diet yesterday.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cosiddetto | masculine · singular |
| cosiddetta | feminine · singular |
| cosiddetti | masculine · plural |
| cosiddette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually comes before the noun: il cosiddetto esperto. After the noun is rarer and more literary.
- It often signals distance, irony, or skepticism. Use carefully: it can sound dismissive, unlike neutral detto or chiamato.
- Agree it like a normal adjective: cosiddetto, cosiddetta, cosiddetti, cosiddette.