Italian Word · Intermediate
adeguato/a
adequate / appropriate / suitable
Pronunciation: a-de-GWA-to
Meaning
Sufficient for a specific requirement or purpose; suitable or fitting.
Example
La sua risposta non è stata del tutto adeguata alla domanda.
His answer was not entirely adequate to the question.
Practice tips
- Practice adeguato/a out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.