distaccato
/dis.takˈka.to/
The English word "detached" translates to Italian as distaccato.
distaccato is used to describe someone who shows no bias or emotional involvement, appearing disinterested. It can describe someone who is emotionally detached, but it is also used to describe an objective or impartial stance in professional or analytical contexts.
Meaning: having or showing no bias or emotional involvement, disinterested (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb distaccare, which means to detach or disconnect.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, distaccato must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use distaccata for a feminine singular subject, distaccati for a masculine plural subject and distaccate for a feminine plural subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/dis.takˈka.to/ (4 syllables). The stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word distaccato shares a root with staccato, a term widely used in English music theory. Both come from the Italian verb staccare, meaning to break off.
- In legal or formal Italian documents, distaccato is used to describe an official detachment or temporary transfer of an employee to a different department. This is a specific administrative use of the term.
- If you are described as distaccato in a social setting, it might be perceived as a lack of politeness or warmth. In many Italian social contexts, being overly distaccato can be seen as being cold or even arrogant, rather than just being objective.
Examples in context
- Ti senti distaccato da chi ti circonda?Do you feel detached from those around you?This sentence is useful for asking if someone feels distaccato from those around them.Tatoeba #13635069 by Nuel, translation #13635067 by Nuel
- Lui è distaccatoHe is detached
- Sono distaccato dal progettoI am detached from the project
- Mi sembra molto freddoHe seems very detached
- Il giudice è stato molto distaccato durante il processo.The judge was very detached during the trial.
- Per analizzare il problema, devi restare distaccato.To analyze the problem, you must remain detached.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are discussing a complex work situation.
- ChiaraFrancesco, come hai gestito la discussione?Francesco, how did you handle the discussion?
- FrancescoSono rimasto distaccato per non sbagliare.I remained detached so as not to make a mistake.
- ChiaraÈ stata una scelta molto professionale.It was a very professional choice.
- FrancescoSì, è meglio non farsi coinvolgere troppo.Yes, it is better not to get too involved.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry distaccato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
