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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