avanzato

advanced, sophisticated

adjective ah-van-TSAH-toh Less Common

Origin: From avanzare ('to advance') + past participle suffix -ato.

Also means

late, elderly (in age)

Usage Note

Avanzato is the past participle of avanzare used as an adjective. It means 'advanced' in the sense of a high level or stage — tecnologia avanzata, corso avanzato. It also appears in età avanzata ('advanced age'), meaning old age, and ora avanzata ('late hour') — senses not immediately obvious from 'advanced'.

Examples

"Seguo un corso di italiano avanzato."

Natural Translation

I am taking an advanced Italian course.

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