cospicuo

considerable, substantial

adjective koh-SPEE-kwoh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'conspicuus' (visible, prominent), from 'conspicere' (to look at closely).

Usage Note

Cospicuo is a formal word implying a notable or large quantity — una somma cospicua (a substantial sum), un patrimonio cospicuo (a considerable fortune). It is a false friend for English speakers: it does NOT mean 'conspicuous' (visibly striking) — that is vistoso or appariscente. Feminine: cospicua; plural: cospicui/cospicue.

Examples

"Ha ricevuto una cospicua eredità."

Natural Translation

He received a substantial inheritance.

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