Meaning
pact, agreement
In a sentence
Abbiamo fatto un patto prima di partire.
We made a pact before leaving.
Hai letto bene il patto che hai firmato?
Did you read the agreement you signed carefully?
Senza un patto chiaro, io non accetto.
Without a clear agreement, I won't accept.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| patto | masculine · singular |
| patti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use patto for a pact or negotiated deal; accordo is broader and more neutral for everyday agreements.
- Common in fixed expressions like a patto che. In speech, patto alone can sound slightly formal or emphatic.
- After a patto che, use the subjunctive: Ti aiuto, a patto che tu venga puntuale.