sinonimo
synonym
noun see-NOH-nee-moh Rare
Origin: From Greek synonymon, from syn- (together) + onoma (name).
Usage Note
Sinonimo can be used as both a noun (un sinonimo di 'bello') and an adjective (termini sinonimi). When used figuratively it means 'equivalent to' or 'standing for': il coraggio è sinonimo di forza (courage is synonymous with strength). Plural: sinonimi.
Examples
"'Allegro' è un sinonimo di 'felice'."
Natural Translation
'Allegro' (cheerful) is a synonym for 'felice' (happy).
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