complimento

compliment

noun kom-plee-MEN-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin complementum (that which completes).

Usage Note

Complimento is most often seen in the plural: fare i complimenti means to pay compliments or to stand on ceremony. The phrase complimenti! on its own functions as 'well done!' or 'congratulations!' — a warm exclamation of praise. Beware: fare tanti complimenti can ironically suggest someone is being overly fussy or polite.

Examples

"Ha ricevuto molti complimenti per il lavoro."

Natural Translation

She received many compliments for her work.

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