heypolyglot
Italian

proficuo

/proˈfi.kwo/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

fruitful, profitable

  • yielding good results, productive or advantageous
  • financially or professionally profitable

In a sentence

Abbiamo avuto uno scambio di idee davvero proficuo.

We had a truly fruitful exchange of ideas.

Spero che la nostra collaborazione si riveli proficua per entrambi.

I hope our collaboration proves profitable for both of us.

L'incontro di ieri non è stato particolarmente proficuo.

Yesterday's meeting was not particularly productive.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
proficuomasculine · singular
proficuafeminine · singular
proficuimasculine · plural
proficuefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Common in formal and professional contexts to describe meetings, collaborations, or discussions.
  • Emphasizes beneficial and productive outcomes rather than purely financial gain.

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