Also means
steeped
Usage Note
Calato is the past participle of calare (to lower, to descend) used as an adjective. It describes something brought down — a curtain, a drawbridge, a sun near the horizon — and figuratively someone deeply absorbed in something (calato nel personaggio, immersed in the character). The phrase calato nel ruolo is commonly used in theatre and cinema.
Examples
"L'attore era completamente calato nel ruolo."
Natural Translation
The actor was completely immersed in the role.
Literal Translation
The actor was completely lowered in-the role.
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