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originale

original

adjective oh-ree-jee-NAH-leh Less Common

Also means

quirky

Usage Note

Originale describes both the first/authentic version (la versione originale) and a person who is 'quirky' or eccentric. The same form serves masculine and feminine, taking only the plural originali; as a noun l'originale means the original copy as opposed to a forgery.

Examples

"Ho comprato un quadro originale."

Natural Translation

I bought an original painting.

Literal Translation

I-have bought a painting original.

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