Meaning
valid, effective, good, substantial, sound, strong
In a sentence
Questo biglietto è valido fino a domani.
This ticket is valid until tomorrow.
Hai trovato un motivo valido per partire?
Did you find a valid reason to leave?
Il suo aiuto è stato davvero valido.
His help was really valuable.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| valido | masculine · singular |
| valida | feminine · singular |
| validi | masculine · plural |
| valide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use valido for documents, arguments, or offers. For a person meaning capable or talented, bravo or capace is often more natural.
- Common with essere: Il biglietto è valido fino a domani. Don’t overuse it for general praise where buono or ottimo fits better.
- In formal contexts, valido often means legally in force: contratto valido, documento valido. In casual speech, forte or bravo may replace it.