Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| coinvolto | /ko.inˈvɔl.to/ |
| associato | /as.soˈt͡ʃa.to/ |
coinvolto is used to describe being a participant in an activity or being caught up in something. When you want to say someone is 'involved in' an activity or a specific field, use the preposition in after the adjective, as in coinvolto in.
Which one should you use?
While coinvolto implies being caught up in or participating in an activity, associato is more strictly used for being formally linked or connected to something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective coinvolto must agree in gender and number with the person or thing being described. Use coinvolta for a feminine singular subject, coinvolti for a masculine plural or mixed-gender group and coinvolte for a feminine plural group.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /ko.inˈvɔl.to/.
Did you know?
- The word coinvolto literally comes from coinvolgere, which describes the action of rolling something up or winding it together. It suggests the person is not just participating but is physically or emotionally wrapped up in a situation.
- While coinvolto describes being involved in a task, a person in a committed romantic relationship is called impegnato, which literally means 'engaged' or 'busy'.
- In a criminal or secretive context, Italians use implicato instead of coinvolto to suggest a compromising or clandestine connection.
Examples in context
- Io non ero coinvolto.I wasn't involved.This sentence is useful for stating that the speaker was not involved using coinvolto.Tatoeba #2564453 by Guybrush88, translation #2247545 by CK
- Tom non sarà coinvolto.Tom won't get involved.This sentence shows how to say someone will not get involved using coinvolto.Tatoeba #2363066 by Guybrush88, translation #2272499 by CK
- È coinvolto in politica?Are you involved in politics?This sentence is a way to ask if someone is involved in politics using coinvolto.Tatoeba #6044391 by Guybrush88, translation #500548 by blay_paul
- Abbiamo coinvolto una varietà di esperti nella discussione.We involved a variety of experts in the discussion.
- Sono stato coinvolto nella pianificazione del progetto fin dall'inizio.I have been involved in the project planning from the beginning.
- Sono coinvolto nella preparazione della festa di compleanno.I am involved in preparing the birthday party.
- Siamo impegnati nella ricerca di una soluzione al problema.We are involved in finding a solution to the problem.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing a new company project.
- MatteoSei coinvolta nel nuovo progetto?Are you involved in the new project?
- MartinaSì, sono molto coinvolta nel lavoro.Yes, I am very involved in the work.
- MatteoAnche io sono coinvolto nelle decisioni.I am also involved in the decisions.
- MartinaBene, allora lavoreremo insieme.Good, then we will work together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “involved” translations and entries coinvolto, associato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
