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Italian

ottimo

/ˈɔt.ti.mo/adjectiveA2
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Meaning

excellent

  • very good

In a sentence

Questo caffè è ottimo, ne voglio ancora.

This coffee is excellent, I want more.

Hai trovato un ottimo posto per cena?

Did you find a great place for dinner?

Il film non era ottimo, ma mi è piaciuto.

The movie wasn't excellent, but I liked it.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
ottimomasculine · singular
ottimafeminine · singular
ottimimasculine · plural
ottimefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use ottimo more strongly than buono; it sounds natural for food, results, ideas, and quality.
  • It agrees in gender and number: ottimo, ottima, ottimi, ottime.
  • As a reply, Ottimo! is very common for approval or encouragement, like Great! or Perfect!

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