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progetto

/proˈd͡ʒɛt.to/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

plan, project

  • design, layout

In a sentence

Il progetto parte finalmente la prossima settimana.

The project finally starts next week.

Hai già visto il progetto della nuova cucina?

Have you already seen the design for the new kitchen?

Non abbiamo finito il progetto ieri sera.

We didn't finish the project last night.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
progettomasculine · singular
progettimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'progetto' for planned work or ideas, not just vague intentions. 'Ho un progetto' = I have a concrete plan.
  • Avoid 'piano' for projects; 'piano' leans toward schedules or strategies, not creative/engineering tasks.
  • Masculine noun: 'il progetto', 'i progetti'. No gender agreement issues with adjectives (e.g., 'progetto ambizioso').

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