benedetto
/be.neˈdet.to/
The English word "blessed" is translated into Italian as benedetto.
benedetto is an adjective used to describe someone or something that has divine aid, protection or another form of blessing.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of bene (well) and detto (said), literally meaning "well-said".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, using benedetta for feminine singular, benedetti for masculine plural and benedette for feminine plural. Additionally, benedetto functions as the past participle of the verb benedire (to bless).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /be.neˈdet.to/.
Did you know?
- While benedetto means 'blessed', the opposite term maledetto means 'cursed' and is often used as a common slang exclamation of frustration.
- If you are referring to a 'blessed' person in a spiritual sense, Italians might prefer the word beato instead of benedetto to describe a state of supreme happiness or beatitude.
- In Italy, Benedetto is a common male given name, equivalent to the English name 'Benedict'.
Examples in context
- Il prete ci ha benedetto.The priest blessed us.This sentence shows how the priest used the form benedetto as a verb.Tatoeba #1073078 by Guybrush88, translation #245506 by CM
- Si sente benedetto ad averli nella sua vita.He feels blessed to have them in his life.This sentence uses the adjective benedetto.Tatoeba #13251406 by Nuel, translation #13251405 by Nuel
- Sono stato benedetto da una fortuna inaspettata.I was blessed with unexpected fortune.This sentence shows the adjective benedetto being used.Tatoeba #13044489 by Nuel, translation #13044488 by Nuel
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are talking about their happy families.
- SofiaHo una famiglia splendida, mi sento benedetto.I have a wonderful family, I feel blessed.
- FrancescoHai ragione, Sofia, sei davvero fortunata.You are right, Sofia, you are truly lucky.
- SofiaSì, ogni giorno è un dono benedetto.Yes, every day is a blessed gift.
- FrancescoSiamo entrambi molto fortunati allora.We are both very lucky then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry benedetto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
