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confronto

comparison

noun kon-FRON-toh Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: From confrontare (to compare), from Medieval Latin confrontare (to stand face to face)

Also means

confrontation

Usage Note

Confronto means 'comparison' (in confronto a, compared to) and, especially in political or social contexts, 'confrontation' or 'dialogue' (un confronto aperto, an open debate). The phrase nei confronti di (towards, with respect to) is a very common formal preposition — nei confronti dell'accusato (with respect to the accused). The plural confronti is regular.

Examples

"In confronto all'anno scorso, i risultati sono migliorati."

Natural Translation

Compared to last year, the results have improved.

Literal Translation

In comparison to-the year past, the results are improved.

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