edizione limitata
The English phrase 'limited edition' is translated into Italian as edizione limitata.
This phrase refers to a product produced in a small, fixed quantity to increase its rarity and value.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun edizione (edition) and the adjective limitata (limited).
Which one should you use?
While edizione limitata is the standard term, you may also see Edizione Numerata used in formal contexts. This version specifically emphasizes that the edition is numbered.
How does it change in a sentence?
For the plural 'limited editions', both words change to their feminine plural forms: edizioni limitate. Because edizione starts with a vowel, the indefinite article una undergoes elision to become un'edizione (a limited edition) and the definite article la elides to l'edizione (the limited edition).
Did you know?
- In the world of high-end Italian collectibles, the term pezzo unico is used for one-of-a-kind items, which carries a level of prestige that edizione limitata cannot reach.
- When referring specifically to the number of copies printed for a limited run of a book, Italians use the word tiratura instead of edizione.
- The word edizione is rooted in the Latin ēditiōnem, which literally described the act of 'bringing forth' a work to the public.
Examples in context
- Questa è un'edizione limitata firmata dall'autore.This is a limited edition signed by the author.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use edizione limitata in a sentence.Tatoeba #13273389 by Guybrush88, translation #11195035 by CK
- Guarda questa stampa. È un'edizione speciale limitata a soli dieci copie!Look at this print. It's a special limited edition, limited to only ten copies!
- Mi piacerebbe acquistare un'opera d'arte in edizione limitata per arricchire la mia collezioneI would like to purchase a limited edition artwork to enrich my collection
- È un'edizione limitata di questo disco.It is a limited edition of this record.
- Cerco un'edizione limitata di questo libro.I am looking for a limited edition of this book.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are in a vintage bookstore.
- MatteoGuarda, questa è un'edizione limitata!Look, this is a limited edition!
- MartinaDavvero? È molto preziosa.Really? It is very valuable.
- MatteoSì, la voglio comprare subito.Yes, I want to buy it immediately.
- MartinaHai ragione, Matteo, è un ottimo acquisto.You are right, Matteo, it is a great purchase.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries edizione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
