differenziato
differentiated
adjective deef-feh-ren-TSYAH-toh Less Common
Also means
varied
Usage Note
Differenziato is the past participle of differenziare used adjectivally. Raccolta differenziata (differentiated waste collection, i.e. recycling) is one of the most frequent phrases Italians encounter, appearing on bins and in public campaigns throughout Italy. In finance it describes a diversified portfolio.
Examples
"La raccolta differenziata aiuta l'ambiente."
Natural Translation
Differentiated waste collection helps the environment.
Literal Translation
The collection differentiated helps the environment.
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