How to Say “Paramount” in Italian

capitale
/ka.piˈta.le/
The English phrase 'paramount' can be translated into Italian as capitale or essenziale.
Meaning: of the highest importance (adj)

Ways to say it

“paramount” in Italian
Italian IPA
capitale /ka.piˈta.le/
essenziale /es.senˈt͡sja.le/

Which one should you use?

The form essenziale is a synonym for paramount that carries the nuance of being 'essential' or 'indispensable' to a process or system.

How do you pronounce it?

The word capitale has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /ka.piˈta.le/.

Did you know?

  • In a legal or historical context, capitale can describe a crime that is 'paramount' in its severity, specifically one punishable by death.
  • The Italian adjective capitale shares its roots with the English word 'capital', both descending from the Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'.
  • While capitale describes something of paramount importance, it is also the standard Italian word for a 'capital city'.

Examples in context

  • Per una buona salute, l'esercizio fisico è fondamentale
    For good health, physical exercise is paramount
  • Per preparare una buona carbonara, è essenziale usare guanciale
    To prepare a good carbonara, it's paramount to use guanciale
  • La sicurezza è un problema capitale.
    Safety is a paramount issue.
  • È un errore capitale per l'azienda.
    It is a paramount mistake for the company.
  • Il rispetto è un valore capitale.
    Respect is a paramount value.

Example conversation

Sofia and Francesco are discussing a business strategy.

  1. Sofia

    Francesco, la qualità deve essere una priorità capitale.
    Francesco, quality must be a paramount priority.
  2. Francesco

    Hai ragione, Sofia, non possiamo trascurarla.
    You are right, Sofia, we cannot neglect it.
  3. Sofia

    Dobbiamo investire tutto in questo progetto.
    We must invest everything in this project.
  4. Francesco

    Sono d'accordo, è la nostra mossa più importante.
    I agree, it is our most important move.

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