allegato
/al.leˈɡa.to/
The Italian word for attached is allegato.
Meaning: In a romantic or sexual relationship (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /al.leˈɡa.to/.
Did you know?
- The root of allegato comes from the Latin allegare, which originally meant 'to dispatch an ambassador'. It evolved from sending a representative to adding a supporting document.
- If someone is 'emotionally attached' in a clingy way, Italians might use the word appiccicoso, which literally means 'sticky'.
- In a romantic context, if someone is 'attached' as in 'taken', they simply say è impegnato, which means 'he/she is busy' or 'occupied'.
Examples in context
- Il curriculum è allegato.The curriculum is attached.This sentence shows how to use allegato to state that a curriculum is attached.Tatoeba #8882459 by Guybrush88, translation #7910113 by adiante19
- Ho allegato un file di Microsoft Excel.I have attached a Microsoft Excel file.This sentence demonstrates using allegato when referring to an attached Excel file.Tatoeba #3528181 by Guybrush88, translation #32895 by CN
- Ho allegato il mio curriculum e le mie proposte di dottorato.I attached my CV and my PhD proposals.This sentence illustrates using allegato when you have attached a CV and PhD proposals.Tatoeba #3516577 by Guybrush88, translation #509671 by farnaz
- Email allegataAttached email
- Documento allegatoAttached document
- File inclusoFile attached
- La foto è attaccata all'emailThe photo is attached to the email
- L'adesivo è attaccato al pacchettoThe sticker is attached to the package
- Sono molto attaccato/a alla mia famigliaI am very attached to my family
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Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are discussing their relationship status.
- MartinaTi senti ancora molto allegato a lui?Do you still feel very attached to him?
- LorenzoNo, non mi sento più così allegato.No, I don't feel that attached anymore.
- MartinaÈ strano, sembravate una coppia molto unita.That's strange, you seemed like a very close couple.
- LorenzoSì, ma ormai l'aspetto allegato è sparito.Yes, but the attached aspect is gone now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry allegato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
