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Italian

decente

/deˈt͡ʃɛn.te/adjectiveB1
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Meaning

decent, acceptable

  • of an acceptable standard or quality; satisfactory
  • conforming to standards of decency or propriety

In a sentence

Abbiamo finalmente trovato un appartamento decente a buon mercato.

We finally found a decent apartment at a good price.

Il cibo della mensa non è ottimo, ma è decente.

The canteen food isn't great, but it's decent.

Non hai neanche un vestito decente per la festa?

Don't you even have a decent outfit for the party?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
decentemasculine · singular
decentefeminine · singular
decentimasculine · plural
decentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Two-form adjective: ends in -e for singular (m/f) and -i for plural (m/f).

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