Meaning
rustic, rural
- relating to the countryside, simple or traditional in style
- rough or hearty in flavor, texture, or appearance
In a sentence
Hanno arredato la cucina con un bellissimo tavolo rustico di legno.
They furnished the kitchen with a beautiful rustic wooden table.
Abbiamo passato il fine settimana in una casa rustica in collina.
We spent the weekend in a rustic house in the hills.
Preferisco i piatti rustici e autentici della tradizione contadina.
I prefer the rustic and authentic dishes of the peasant tradition.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rustico | masculine · singular |
| rustica | feminine · singular |
| rustici | masculine · plural |
| rustiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine plural is rustici (/ˈrus.ti.tʃi/).
- As a masculine noun, un rustico can mean a rustic cottage/farmhouse, or a savory pastry snack.