Meaning
suitable, eligible
- Having the necessary requirements, qualifications, or fitness for a role, test, or task.
In a sentence
Il candidato è stato ritenuto idoneo per la posizione richiesta.
The applicant was deemed eligible for the requested position.
Questo locale non è idoneo a ospitare eventi pubblici.
This venue is not suitable for hosting public events.
Sei stato giudicato idoneo dopo la visita medica?
Were you declared fit after the medical examination?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| idoneo | masculine · singular |
| idonea | feminine · singular |
| idonei | masculine · plural |
| idonee | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: common in administrative, medical, and bureaucratic contexts like exams and job applications.
- Typically takes the preposition 'a' before a noun or infinitive ('idoneo al servizio', 'idoneo a guidare').