Meaning
stereotype
- a widely held, oversimplified idea or image of a group or thing
In a sentence
Il film cerca di superare i soliti stereotipi culturali.
The movie tries to overcome the usual cultural stereotypes.
È sbagliato giudicare le persone in base a uno stereotipo.
It is wrong to judge people based on a stereotype.
Questo personaggio non è solo uno stereotipo, ma ha una personalità complessa.
This character is not just a stereotype, but has a complex personality.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stereotipo | masculine · singular |
| stereotipi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes the definite article 'lo' and indefinite 'uno' because it begins with 'st-'.
- Plural is 'stereotipi'.