heypolyglot
Italian

pregio

/ˈprɛ.d͡ʒo/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

merit, virtue, value

  • merit, good quality, virtue
  • value, worth, esteem

In a sentence

Tra i pregi di questo appartamento c'è la luminosità.

Among the qualities of this apartment is its brightness.

È un quadro antico di grande pregio artistico.

It is an antique painting of great artistic value.

Il suo pregio migliore è la pazienza.

His best quality is patience.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
pregiomasculine · singular
pregimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • For economic value, pregio is more literary or evaluative than valore; common in art, jewelry, and quality judgments.
  • In everyday speech, qualità is more neutral. Pregio often sounds more formal and highlights a notable advantage or excellence.
  • Use di after pregio to specify the quality: un mobile di pregio, vini di pregio.

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