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imperativo

/imperaˈtivo/adjective / noun · masculineC1
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Significado · adjective

imperative, urgent

  • essential, unavoidable, or of urgent necessity
  • expressing an order, command, or authoritative rule
  • relating to the grammatical imperative mood

En una frase

In questa situazione critica agire subito è imperativo.

In this critical situation, taking immediate action is imperative.

Ha risposto alla richiesta con un tono piuttosto imperativo.

She answered the request with a rather commanding tone.

Il rispetto delle norme di sicurezza è un dovere imperativo.

Compliance with safety regulations is an imperative duty.

Formas de la palabra (4)
PalabraFormas de la palabra
imperativomasculine · singular
imperativafeminine · singular
imperativimasculine · plural
imperativefeminine · plural

Notas de uso

  • Can also function as a masculine noun ('l'imperativo') in grammar or ethics.

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Antónimos

Significado · noun

imperative mood

  • the grammatical mood used to express commands, requests, or advice
  • an urgent requirement or moral obligation

En una frase

Coniuga questo verbo all'imperativo presente.

Conjugate this verb in the present imperative.

Perché usi sempre l'imperativo quando chiedi qualcosa?

Why do you always use the imperative when you ask for something?

La sicurezza sul lavoro è un imperativo assoluto.

Workplace safety is an absolute imperative.

Formas de la palabra (2)
PalabraFormas de la palabra
imperativomasculine · singular
imperativimasculine · plural

Notas de uso

  • As a grammar term, it usually appears in the singular: 'il modo imperativo' or simply 'l'imperativo'.
  • It can also function as an adjective meaning 'urgent' or 'imperative' (e.g., necessità imperativa).

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