Meaning
fair, decent, discreet
- decent, fairly good, reasonable
- discreet, tactful
- unobtrusive, understated
In a sentence
Per il prezzo, è un telefono discreto.
For the price, it's a decent phone.
Puoi essere più discreto con queste domande?
Can you be more discreet with these questions?
Alla festa abbiamo tenuto un profilo discreto.
At the party, we kept a low profile.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| discreto | masculine · singular |
| discreta | feminine · singular |
| discreti | masculine · plural |
| discrete | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For 'fairly good/okay', Italians often say discreto: un risultato discreto. It is weaker than buono and stronger than mediocre.
- Discreto meaning 'discreet' usually describes people or behavior: una persona discreta. Don't confuse it with riservato, which stresses being private or reserved.
- Discrete in the technical sense exists, but in math/science many speakers prefer discontinuo or specific terminology depending on context.