Meaning
datum, fact, piece of data
- datum, piece of data
- fact, figure
In a sentence
Questo dato non basta per capire il problema.
This piece of data isn't enough to understand the problem.
Hai già inserito il dato nel file?
Have you already entered the data value in the file?
Questo è un dato di fatto confermato da tutti.
This is a fact confirmed by everyone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dato | masculine · singular |
| dati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'dato' for concrete facts/figures; 'fatto' is broader (events, situations).
- In math/science, 'dato' = given value; don’t confuse with 'data' (plural, often 'dati').
- No plural agreement issues: 'i dati' (the data) is always masculine plural.