apposito

appropriate

adjective ahp-POH-zee-toh Less Common

Origin: From Latin appositus, past participle of apponere (to place near, attach).

Also means

designated

Usage Note

Apposito means specially designated or purpose-built for a particular function — it translates best as 'appropriate', 'dedicated', or 'specific'. It is most common in bureaucratic and legal Italian: nell'apposito spazio (in the designated space), con apposito decreto (by a specific decree). It is rarely used in casual speech. Do not confuse with apposta (on purpose, deliberately).

Examples

"Compila il modulo nell'apposito spazio."

Natural Translation

Fill in the form in the designated space.

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