Meaning
determined; specific
- determined, resolute
- specific, particular, certain
In a sentence
In determinate situazioni bisogna mantenere la calma.
In certain situations you have to stay calm.
Sei davvero così determinato a cambiare lavoro?
Are you really that determined to change jobs?
Non posso uscire a un'ora determinata.
I can't go out at a fixed time.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| determinato | masculine · singular |
| determinata | feminine · singular |
| determinati | masculine · plural |
| determinate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a person's attitude, determinato means resolute. For a specific item, use determinato only in grammar or formal contexts; specific or preciso is often more natural.
- Before a noun, determinato agrees in gender and number: un obiettivo determinato, persone determinate.
- In grammar, articolo determinato means definite article. Don't confuse it with definito, which often means finished or clearly defined.