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finto

fake

adjective FEEN-toh Rare

Origin: Past participle of fingere (to feign), from Latin fingere.

Also means

pretend

Usage Note

Finto functions as an adjective meaning false or artificial — diamante finto (fake diamond), pelle finta (faux leather). It also means feigned or affected when describing emotions or behaviour. The feminine is finta, plurals finti/finte.

Examples

"Porta una collana di oro finto."

Natural Translation

She wears a necklace of fake gold.

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