Meaning
polite; well-mannered
- polite in behavior
- well-mannered
In a sentence
Marco è sempre molto educato.
Marco is always very polite.
Sei educato con i vicini?
Are you polite with the neighbors?
Quel bambino non è educato.
That child is not well-mannered.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| educato | masculine · singular |
| educata | feminine · singular |
| educati | masculine · plural |
| educate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for children and behavior: un bambino educato.
- Can mean polite, not educated; educated is usually istruito/colto.
- Agrees in gender and number with the noun.