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How do you say "optimistic" in Italian?
ottimista
In Italian, "optimistic" is ottimista.
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Pronunciation
Ottimista is oht-tee-MEE-stah, stress on the third syllable, built from ottimo, meaning excellent or best.
Grammar notes
ottimista is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Rimase ottimista riguardo al piano.
He stayed optimistic about the plan.
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How to remember ottimista
Ottimista comes from ottimo, the best, so an optimist expects the best outcome.
Related words
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Questions about ottimista
How do you pronounce ottimista?
Ottimista is oht-tee-MEE-stah, stress on the third syllable, built from ottimo, meaning excellent or best.
Is ottimista formal or casual?
ottimista is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is ottimista used in Italian?
ottimista is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Rimase ottimista riguardo al piano. (He stayed optimistic about the plan.).
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