Meaning
diplomatic
- diplomatic (relating to diplomacy)
- diplomatic, tactful
In a sentence
Lei è sempre molto diplomatica con tutti.
She is always very diplomatic with everyone.
Sei stato diplomatico con il tuo capo?
Were you diplomatic with your boss?
Non essere troppo diplomatico, dimmi la verità.
Don't be too diplomatic, tell me the truth.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diplomatico | masculine · singular |
| diplomatica | feminine · singular |
| diplomatici | masculine · plural |
| diplomatiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use diplomatico for international relations; use tattico or prudente for strategic behavior, and cortese for simple politeness.
- For people, diplomatico often means tactful in handling conflict, not necessarily connected to embassies or foreign policy.
- As an adjective, it agrees in gender and number: diplomatico, diplomatica, diplomatici, diplomatiche.