articolare
The Italian verb for 'articulate' is articolare.
The verb articolare can refer to the physical act of pronouncing sounds clearly or the conceptual act of formulating an idea or a plan. In formal contexts, you may see related phrases such as Parlare in modo articolato to mean 'to speak in an articulate manner', Esprimersi in modo chiaro e conciso for 'to express oneself in a clear and concise manner' or Comunicare con chiarezza to convey the notion of clear communication.
Meaning: speaking in a clear or effective manner (adj)
Which one should you use?
While articolare is the verb, the noun form for the act of articulation is articolazione.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are using the adjective form, it must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. For example, use articolata when modifying a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word articolare shares its Latin origin with the English word 'article', as both refer to the way things are segmented or divided into distinct parts.
- In Italian, articolazione refers not only to the clarity of speech but also to the physical joints in the human body.
- The term articolato is frequently used in Italian to describe a complex or multifaceted plot in a movie or book, rather than just a person's speech.
Examples in context
- Cerco di articolare le parole, ma non riesco a parlare.I try to articulate words, but I can't speak.This sentence shows how to use articolare when discussing the difficulty of pronouncing words.Tatoeba #11670918 by Nuel, translation #11670917 by Nuel
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are discussing a job interview.
- MartinaCome è andata l'intervista di Matteo?How did Matteo's interview go?
- MatteoÈ andata bene, sono stato molto articolare.It went well, I was very articulate.
- MartinaSono contenta che tu sia riuscito a spiegarti.I'm glad you were able to explain yourself.
- MatteoGrazie, Martina, credo di aver fatto colpo.Thanks, Martina, I think I made an impression.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries articolare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
