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sintetico

/sinˈtɛ.ti.ko/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

synthetic; concise

  • concise, brief, summarizing essentials
  • artificially made; chemical or plastic

In a sentence

Per favore, sii sintetico perché abbiamo poco tempo a disposizione.

Please be concise because we have little time available.

La giacca è realizzata con materiali sintetici impermeabili.

The jacket is made from waterproof synthetic materials.

Il professore ha chiesto un riassunto chiaro e sintetico del capitolo.

The professor asked for a clear and concise summary of the chapter.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
sinteticomasculine · singular
sinteticafeminine · singular
sinteticimasculine · plural
sintetichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In everyday conversation, often used to praise clear, concise speech: 'Sii sintetico!' (Be brief!).
  • The masculine plural is 'sintetici'.

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