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generale

general

adjective jeh-neh-RAH-leh Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin generalis (of the whole kind/class)

Also means

overall

Usage Note

Generale is invariable in gender (il concetto generale, la regola generale) and adds -i in the plural. As a noun, il generale is a military general. The phrase in generale means 'in general / generally'. Do not confuse with generoso (generous) — a common slip for English speakers.

Examples

"In generale, gli italiani amano la buona cucina."

Natural Translation

In general, Italians love good food.

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