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interrogativo

/interroɡaˈti.vo/noun · masculine / adjectiveC1 / B2
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Meaning · noun

question, doubt

  • an unresolved question, uncertainty, or doubt
  • a question mark (punto interrogativo)

In a sentence

La sua improvvisa partenza ha sollevato molti interrogativi tra i colleghi di lavoro.

His sudden departure raised many questions among his co-workers.

Il futuro economico della società rimane ancora un grande punto interrogativo.

The company's economic future still remains a big question mark.

Non abbiamo risposte certe per tutti gli interrogativi posti dal comitato.

We do not have definitive answers for all the questions raised by the committee.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
interrogativomasculine · singular
interrogativimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Refers to lingering doubts or unresolved issues, unlike 'domanda' which is an asked question.

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Meaning · adjective

questioning, interrogative

  • Expressing or posing a question; querying.
  • Relating to grammar forms used to ask questions.

In a sentence

Mi ha guardato con uno sguardo interrogativo.

He looked at me with a questioning expression.

Metti un punto interrogativo alla fine della frase.

Put a question mark at the end of the sentence.

Questa non è una frase interrogativa.

This is not an interrogative sentence.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
interrogativomasculine · singular
interrogativafeminine · singular
interrogativimasculine · plural
interrogativefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine noun 'interrogativa' refers to a question clause in grammar.
  • 'Punto interrogativo' is the Italian term for question mark.

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