memorabile
The English word memorable is translated into Italian as memorabile.
The adjective memorabile is used to describe something that is worthy of being remembered, typically referring to events that are positive or neutral in nature.
Meaning: worthy of being remembered (adj)
Which one should you use?
While memorabile describes events that are worth remembering, the word indimenticabile is often used for something 'unforgettable' that leaves a deep emotional impact.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective memorabile is invariable for gender, so it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. The plural form is memorabili, which is used for both masculine and feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- Italian uses the phrase rimarre impresso to describe a 'memorable' image or feeling, which literally translates to 'remaining imprinted', suggesting the memory is physically stamped into the mind.
- If an Italian describes a failure as memorabile, they are often using the word ironically to mean it was 'spectacularly' bad, similar to the English use of 'epic fail'.
- Because memorabile is often tied to 'monumental' concepts, using it for a simple daily event can make your Italian sound overly dramatic or theatrical.
Examples in context
- Non era particolarmente memorabile.It wasn't particularly memorable.This sentence is useful for expressing that something was not particularly memorabile.Tatoeba #7370153 by Guybrush88, translation #3280093 by CK
- È stata una serata memorabile, piena di gioia e cameratismo.It was a memorable evening filled with joy and camaraderie.This sentence is useful for describing a memorabile evening filled with joy and camaraderie.Tatoeba #13133987 by Nuel, translation #13133984 by Nuel
- La tua cena di anniversario sarà indimenticabileYour anniversary dinner will be memorable
- La conferenza è stata davvero memorabileThe conference was truly memorable
- È stato un viaggio davvero memorabile.It was a truly memorable trip.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are discussing a concert they attended.
- MartinaTi è piaciuto lo spettacolo, Alessandro?Did you like the show, Alessandro?
- AlessandroSì, è stata un'esperienza memorabile!Yes, it was a memorable experience!
- MartinaHai ragione, non lo dimenticherò mai.You're right, I will never forget it.
- AlessandroAndiamo a vederli di nuovo l'anno prossimo.Let's go see them again next year.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
