manifesto
/ma.niˈfɛs.to/
The Italian word for 'manifest' (as a verb) is manifesto.
As a verb, manifesto means to show plainly or to make something appear distinctly. It can also function as an adjective to describe something that is evident to the senses, particularly to the sight. You can use far emergere to mean 'to bring to light' or 'to allow something to come forth'.
Meaning: (''transitive'') to show plainly, to make to appear distinctly (verb)
Which one should you use?
While manifesto can be used as an adjective meaning 'evident', it is also a verb form. Additionally, the word manifesto can function as an obsolete noun meaning 'a public declaration'.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /ma.niˈfɛs.to/.
Did you know?
- The verb manifestare is frequently used in Italian to describe the physical act of protesting in the streets, a usage not found in the English verb 'manifest'.
- The word manifesto is borrowed from the Latin manifestus, which literally meant 'caught in the act' or 'touched with the hand'.
- The modern English word 'manifesto' as a political document comes from the Italian manifesto, which originally served as a public poster or proclamation posted in city squares.
Examples in context
- Dio è ovunque, ma Egli è più manifesto nell'uomo. Quindi servi l'uomo come Dio. Che è buono come adorare Dio.God is everywhere but He is most manifest in man. So serve man as God. That is as good as worshipping God.This sentence is useful for seeing how manifesto is used to describe how something is manifest in a person.Tatoeba #3530051 by Guybrush88, translation #3530017 by carlosalberto
- Desidero manifestare la mia gratitudineI wish to express my gratitude
- La lettera rende manifesto il suo disappuntoThe letter makes his disappointment evident
- I dati faranno emergere la veritàThe data will bring forth the truth
- Voglio mostrarti il mio nuovo progettoI want to show you my new project
- Grazie per avermi fatto vedere questa meravigliaThank you for letting me see this marvel
- Il suo talento si è manifesto durante la prova.His talent became manifest during the test.
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Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are discussing a new colleague's behavior at work.
- ChiaraIl suo disinteresse si è manifesto subito.His lack of interest became manifest immediately.
- LorenzoSì, è stato molto evidente.Yes, it was very evident.
- ChiaraDobbiamo parlarne con il capo.We need to talk to the boss about it.
- LorenzoHai ragione, Chiara.You are right, Chiara.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry manifesto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manifesto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
