classico

classic

adjective KLAHS-see-koh Less Common

Origin: from Latin classicus

Also means

classical

Usage Note

Classico means both 'classic' and 'classical' (musica classica). Note the -co/-ci spelling shift: masculine plural classici, feminine classica/classiche. The liceo classico is the Italian humanities high school focused on Latin and Greek.

Examples

"Ascolto spesso la musica classica."

Natural Translation

I often listen to classical music.

Literal Translation

I-listen often the music classical.

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