meticoloso
/me.ti.koˈlo.zo/
The English word meticulous is translated into Italian as meticoloso.
The adjective is used to describe someone or something characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.
Meaning: characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is meticolosa, while the masculine plural form is meticolosi. For feminine plural, use meticolose.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: /me.ti.koˈlo.zo/.
Did you know?
- In its original Latin sense, to be meticoloso implied being so careful because one was 'fearful' of making a mistake.
- While 'meticulous' in English is almost always a compliment, an Italian might use meticoloso with a hint of irony to describe someone who is 'fussy' or 'overly pedantic'.
- In Italian, meticoloso can be applied to inanimate objects, such as a 'meticulous' piece of embroidery or tailoring, to describe the quality of the work.
Examples in context
- Tom è molto meticoloso.Tom is very meticulous.This sentence is useful for describing a person's character using meticoloso.Tatoeba #5559361 by Guybrush88, translation #6383509 by Hybrid
- È molto meticoloso nel suo lavoro.He's very meticulous in his work.This sentence is useful for describing how someone approaches their work using meticoloso.Tatoeba #9939084 by Guybrush88, translation #7389372 by CH
- È meticoloso quando si tratta del suo abbigliamento.He's meticulous when it comes to his outfit.This sentence is useful for describing someone's attention to their outfit using meticoloso.Tatoeba #13003579 by Nuel, translation #13003576 by Nuel
- Il mio capo è un uomo estremamente meticoloso.My boss is an extremely meticulous man.
- Ha fatto una ricerca meticolosa prima di prendere una decisione.He conducted a meticulous research before making a decision.
- Hai svolto un lavoro scrupoloso nella redazione di questo rapporto.You have done a meticulous job in drafting this report.
- Il dottore è conosciuto per la sua attenzione scrupolosa ai dettagli.The doctor is known for his scrupulous attention to detail.
- Pietro è sempre preciso nella preparazione delle sue presentazioni.Pietro is always meticulous in preparing his presentations.
- Sono preciso quando si tratta di seguire le istruzioni.I'm meticulous when it comes to following instructions.
- Sono sempre attento ai dettagli quando faccio fotografie.I'm always meticulous about details when taking photos.
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Example conversation
Giulia is reviewing Francesco's architectural drawings.
- FrancescoGiulia, cosa ne pensi dei miei disegni?Giulia, what do you think of my drawings?
- GiuliaSei stato molto meticoloso con ogni dettaglio.You have been very meticulous with every detail.
- FrancescoGrazie, ci ho lavorato tutta la notte.Thanks, I worked on them all night.
- GiuliaIl tuo lavoro è davvero impeccabile.Your work is truly impeccable.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “meticulous” translations and entries meticoloso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meticoloso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
