Significado
motto; witty remark
- motto, maxim, slogan
- witticism, witty remark (motto di spirito)
En una frase
Il suo motto è semplice: prova ancora una volta.
His motto is simple: try one more time.
Che motto ha scritto dentro il tuo anello?
What motto did he write inside your ring?
Rispose alle critiche con un arguto motto di spirito.
He answered the criticism with a witty remark.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| motto | masculine · singular |
| motti | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- For a slogan or guiding phrase, use motto. For a proverb or saying in general, use proverbio or detto.
- Motto is masculine: il motto, i motti. Don’t confuse it with the English word "motto"; usage is similar but Italian plural changes.
- Witty-remark meaning is literary or old-fashioned. In everyday Italian, battuta is more common for a clever or funny line.