Meaning
different, diverse
- several, various (plural, before a noun)
In a sentence
Oggi mi sento diverso dal solito.
Today I feel different than usual.
Perché hai scelto una strada diversa?
Why did you choose a different road?
Non siamo così diversi, alla fine.
We're not that different, in the end.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diverso | masculine · singular |
| diversa | feminine · singular |
| diversi | masculine · plural |
| diverse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'diverso' for 'different' in comparisons (e.g., 'È diverso da te'). Avoid 'differente' in casual speech—it sounds formal.
- Always agree in gender/number: 'diversa' (fem. sing.), 'diversi' (masc. pl.), 'diverse' (fem. pl.).
- Don’t confuse with 'vario'—'diverso' implies contrast, 'vario' implies variety (e.g., 'vari gusti').