tipo

Meaning

An informal way to refer to a person or guy.

Example

Ho parlato con un tipo molto simpatico.

I spoke with a very friendly guy.

Practice tips

• Practice tipo 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.

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