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How do you say "reliable" in Italian?
Affidabile
In Italian, "reliable" is Affidabile.
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Pronunciation
Affidabile is ahf-fee-DAH-bee-leh, stress on the third syllable, with the double F held slightly firmer than a single F.
Grammar notes
Affidabile is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
È un amico affidabile.
He is a reliable friend.
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How to remember Affidabile
Affidabile comes from affidare, to entrust, so someone reliable is someone you can entrust with anything.
Related words
- ancient Antichi
- modern Moderno
- traditional Tradizionale
- modernized Modernizzato
- stingy tirchio
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- arrogant arrogante
- flexible flessibile
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Questions about Affidabile
How do you pronounce Affidabile?
Affidabile is ahf-fee-DAH-bee-leh, stress on the third syllable, with the double F held slightly firmer than a single F.
Is Affidabile formal or casual?
Affidabile is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Affidabile used in Italian?
Affidabile is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: È un amico affidabile. (He is a reliable friend.).
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