avanzato
/a.vanˈt͡sa.to/
The English word 'advanced' is translated into Italian as avanzato.
avanzato is used to describe something involving greater complexity, such as something more difficult, elaborate or specialized. It can also describe something that has progressed or moved forward in space or time.
Meaning: involving greater complexity, more difficult, elaborate or specialized (adj)
Which one should you use?
While avanzato can refer to complexity (such as an advanced course), it is also used to describe movement through space or time. For a more formal way to describe something as more advanced, you can use Più complesso.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word avanzato functions both as an adjective and as the past participle of the verb avanzare (to advance/move forward). As an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies: avanzata (feminine singular), avanzati (masculine plural) and avanzate (feminine plural).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /a.vanˈtsa.to/.
Did you know?
- In a culinary context, if you use avanzato to describe food, you might inadvertently imply it is 'leftover' or 'remnant' rather than sophisticated.
- The adjective avanzato shares a common root with the English word 'van', which refers to the front or foremost part of something.
- The verb avanzare can also mean 'to suggest' or 'to put forward' an idea. In this sense, avanzare una proposta is a common professional collocation.
Examples in context
- L'esercito è avanzato sulla collina.The army advanced up the hill.This sentence is useful for seeing avanzato used to describe movement in space.Tatoeba #715272 by Guybrush88, translation #237800 by CK
- Sta facendo un corso avanzato di esperanto.He is taking an advanced course in Esperanto.This sentence shows avanzato used to describe the level of a course.Tatoeba #6070650 by Guybrush88, translation #1638395 by belgavox
- L'esercito di Napoleone è avanzato fino a Mosca.Napoleon's army has advanced to Moscow.This sentence shows avanzato used to describe a progression through space.Tatoeba #2746628 by Guybrush88, translation #36274 by Dejo
- un corso di lingua italiana avanzatoAn advanced Italian language course
- un sistema evoluto di intelligenza artificialeAn advanced artificial intelligence system
- un problema più complesso da risolvereA more advanced problem to solve
- La qualità del loro cibo è a livelli stratosferici!The quality of their food is at a highly advanced/sophisticated level!
- Il suo talento nel disegno è a un livello superioreHis/her talent in drawing is at an advanced level
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing a new computer program at work.
- MartinaMatteo, hai visto il nuovo software?Matteo, have you seen the new software?
- MatteoSì, è un sistema davvero avanzato.Yes, it is a truly advanced system.
- MartinaSpero che sia facile da usare.I hope it is easy to use.
- MatteoÈ complesso, ma molto potente.It is complex, but very powerful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry avanzato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries avanzato, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
