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Italian

reale

/reˈa.le/adjective · masculineB1
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Meaning

real

  • actual
  • royal

In a sentence

Questo problema è reale, non solo nella tua testa.

This problem is real, not just in your head.

È una paura reale o stai scherzando?

Is it a real fear or are you joking?

Il problema reale è un altro.

The real problem is another one.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
realemasculine · singular
realefeminine · singular
realimasculine · plural
realifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'reale' for tangible reality (e.g., 'mondo reale'). Avoid for 'royal'—use 'reale' only in historical/official contexts (e.g., 'famiglia reale').
  • Agrees in gender/number: 'reale' (m/s), 'reali' (m/p), 'reale' (f/s), 'reali' (f/p). No contractions.
  • Not interchangeable with 'vero' (truth/genuineness). 'Un amore reale' = real love; 'un amore vero' = true love.

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