heypolyglot
Italian

focoso

/foˈko.zo/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 10,037

Meaning

fiery, passionate

  • passionate, spirited, or fiery in temperament or emotion
  • spirited and full of energy (often describing horses)

In a sentence

Hanno avuto una discussione focosa durante la riunione di ieri.

They had a fiery argument during yesterday's meeting.

Il protagonista è un giovane dal carattere focoso e impulsivo.

The protagonist is a young man with a fiery and impulsive character.

Quel cavallo focoso richiede un fantino molto esperto.

That spirited horse requires a very experienced jockey.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
focosomasculine · singular
focosafeminine · singular
focosimasculine · plural
focosefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Derived from 'fuoco' (fire); conveys intense passion, hot temper, or high spirits.
  • Often describes personalities, romantic partners, or debates.

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