Meaning
experienced, expert, skilled
In a sentence
Mia sorella è molto esperta di computer.
My sister is very skilled with computers.
Sei esperto di cucina italiana?
Are you experienced in Italian cooking?
Non sono esperto, ma posso aiutarti lo stesso.
I'm not an expert, but I can still help you.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esperto | masculine · singular |
| esperta | feminine · singular |
| esperti | masculine · plural |
| esperte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use di before a field: esperto di informatica, esperta di vini. Not *esperto in in most everyday contexts.
- It agrees with gender and number: esperto, esperta, esperti, esperte.
- Esperto sounds slightly more formal than bravo; bravo often praises performance, while esperto highlights knowledge or long practice.