talento
talent
noun tah-LEHN-toh Less Common
Origin: from Latin talentum (a unit of weight or money)
Usage Note
Talento is a natural gift, with plural talenti. The word descends from the ancient coin in the biblical parable, where burying your 'talents' meant wasting your gifts.
Examples
"Ha un talento naturale per la musica."
Natural Translation
She has a natural talent for music.
Literal Translation
She-has a talent natural for the music.
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