Meaning
same
- identical
In a sentence
Abbiamo preso il medesimo treno stamattina.
We took the same train this morning.
Hai avuto la medesima idea anche tu?
Did you have the same idea too?
Non voglio il medesimo colore di ieri.
I don't want the same color as yesterday.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| medesimo | masculine · singular |
| medesima | feminine · singular |
| medesimi | masculine · plural |
| medesime | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'medesimo' for formal or legal contexts; 'stesso' is more common in everyday speech.
- Always agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (medesimo/a/i/e).
- Avoid overusing it—Italians prefer 'stesso' unless emphasizing identity precisely.