What does messo in Italian mean?

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

The word messo in Italian means put, messenger, herald, messenger, well dressed, well-built, sirrah, put, place, wear, put in, suppose, presume, position yourself, put on, start doing , begin doing, look, lead, put, put out, create, generate, produce, put out, price, charge, hang, You certainly took your sweet time., be overshadowed by, be in a bad state, prepared, realised, messenger of the local authority, put aside, put away, put aside. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word messo

put

participio passato (mettere)

(verb, past participle: Verb form used descriptively or to form verbs--for example, "the locked door," "The door has been locked.")

Dove hai messo le chiavi?

Where did you put the keys?

messenger, herald

sostantivo maschile (chi porta un messaggio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Mandarono un messo a comunicarle la notizia.

They sent a messenger to give her the news.

messenger

sostantivo maschile (operatore comunale)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Il messo notificatore bussò alla porta.

The official messenger knocked at the door.

well dressed

locuzione aggettivale (elegante)

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

Gemma è appassionata di moda ed è sempre ben messa.

Gemma is passionate about fashion and is always well-dressed.

well-built

locuzione aggettivale (robusto, dotato)

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

Quel tizio è piuttosto ben messo.

That guy was quite well-built.

sirrah

sostantivo maschile

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

put, place

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (porre, collocare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Perché non avete ancora messo le tovaglie sui tavoli?

Why haven't you put the tablecloths on the tables yet?

wear

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (indossare, portare addosso)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Stella sta ancora decidendo cosa mettere per la festa.

Stella is still deciding what to wear for the party.

put in

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (impiegare, dedicare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Io metto la forza lavoro, tu ti occupi del progetto.

ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. I put a lot of time in at work.

suppose, presume

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (supporre, ammettere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Mettiamo che tu abbia ragione.

Let's suppose you are right.

position yourself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (porsi, collocarsi) (literal)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")

Mettiti lì, così ti fotografo con le montagne sullo sfondo.

Please go over there.

put on

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (indossare)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")

Qualsiasi cosa si metta è comunque brutta.

Whatever she wears she's still ugly.

start doing , begin doing

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (iniziare, accingersi)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Adesso mi metto a cucinare e vedrai che entro mezz'oretta potremo cenare.

I'm going to start cooking now and we'll be having dinner in about half an hour, you'll see.

look

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (informale (clima, situazioni: evolvere)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Come si mette il tempo?

How does the weather look?

lead, put, put out

verbo intransitivo (non comune (strade, corsi d'acqua: sboccare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Via Pirano mette direttamente su Via Giulia.

Via Pirano leads directly to Via Giulia.

create, generate, produce, put out

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (produrre, generare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

All'arrivo della primavera le piante mettono le gemme.

In spring the plants put out shoots.

price, charge

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (familiare (far pagare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Scusi, a quanto mette i pomodori?

Excuse me, how much are you charging for the tomatoes?

hang

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (appendere, attaccare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Metti la foto alla parete, così ogni giorno mi ricorderò della bellezza di Hong Kong.

Please put the glass on the table.

You certainly took your sweet time.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

be overshadowed by

be in a bad state

prepared, realised

locuzione aggettivale (realizzato, predisposto)

messenger of the local authority

(municipal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

put aside, put away

participio passato (accantonato temporaneamente)

put aside

locuzione aggettivale (figurato (lasciato in disparte, non considerato)

L'ex segretario del partito è stato messo da parte dopo la vittoria alle primarie di un candidato più giovane e ambizioso.

After winning the primaries, the former party secretary was put aside by a younger and more ambitious candidate.

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