fatto
/ˈfat.to/
The Italian word for "done" is fatto.
fatto is used to express that a task has been completed. While 'fatto' can mean 'done' (the past participle of 'fare'), it is also a noun meaning 'fact' or 'deed'.
Meaning: expresses that a task has been completed (intj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes to fatta if the completed task is a feminine noun, fatti if the completed tasks are masculine plural nouns and fatte if the completed tasks are feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈfat.to/.
Did you know?
- In a modern slang context, fatto can be used to describe someone who is high on drugs.
- The word fatto is a direct descendant of the Latin factus, which is also the root of the English word 'factory'.
- The pronunciation of fatto requires a distinct, short pause or a heavy 't' sound to emphasize the double consonant, which is much stronger than the single 't' in the English 'fact'.
Examples in context
- Il danno è fatto.The damage is done.This sentence uses the form fatto to describe damage being done.Tatoeba #1251505 by Guybrush88, translation #31341 by Zifre
- Cosa le ha fatto?What have you done to her?This sentence uses the form fatto to ask about an action performed on someone.Tatoeba #3224890 by Guybrush88, translation #1792412 by Spamster
- Che ha fatto Tom?What has Tom done?This sentence uses the form fatto to ask about an action performed by a person.Tatoeba #4532105 by Guybrush88, translation #4498061 by CK
- Ho finito il mio lavoro.I'm done with my work.
- La presentazione è terminata.The presentation is done.
- Ho fatto tutti i compiti.I'm done with all the homework.
- Abbiamo finito di cenare.We're done with dinner.
- I compiti sono fatti.The homework is done.
- Ho finito con te!I'm done with you!
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Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are cleaning the kitchen together.
- ChiaraÈ tutto fatto?Is everything done?
- MatteoSì, è tutto fatto.Yes, it is all done.
- ChiaraOttimo lavoro, Matteo!Great job, Matteo!
- MatteoGrazie, Chiara.Thanks, Chiara.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fatto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fatto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
