What does adatto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word adatto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use adatto in Italian.

The word adatto in Italian means suitable, appropriate, adapt, adapt yourself, conform to, right for, fit for the purpose, fit for purpose. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word adatto

suitable, appropriate

aggettivo (idoneo, opportuno)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Non siamo ancora riusciti a trovare il luogo adatto per montare la tenda.
We still haven't found a suitable spot we can use to put up our tent.

adapt

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (conformare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
È necessario adattare le proprie conoscenze alle nuove tecnologie.
You need to adjust (or: adapt) your skills to include new technologies.

adapt yourself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (adeguarsi)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
In un paese straniero è difficile adattarsi se non si conosce la lingua.
It is difficult to adapt yourself to a foreign country if you don't know the language.

conform to

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (intonarsi, esser adatto)

Il nuovo mobile che hai comprato si adatta bene al salotto.
The new furniture you bought really suits the rest of the living room.

right for

aggettivo (compatibile con)

fit for the purpose, fit for purpose

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

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