prestigioso
/pres.tiˈd͡ʒo.zo/
The English phrase 'prestigious' is translated into Italian as prestigioso.
The adjective describes something of high prestige.
Meaning: of high prestige (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine singular form is prestigiosa and the masculine plural form is prestigiosi. If you want to express that something is extremely prestigious, you can use the superlative forms: prestigiosissimo for masculine singular and prestigiosissime for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. It is pronounced /pres.tiˈdʒo.zo/.
Did you know?
- While prestigioso means 'prestigious' today, its root prestigio originally referred to 'illusion' or 'trickery' in the sense of a magic trick.
- A person with much prestigio is often described as having rilievo (relief/importance) in their field, a common metaphorical way to speak of status.
- In Italian, calling someone a prestigioso magician might sound like you are accusing them of being a trickster rather than an expert.
Examples in context
- David aveva un lavoro prestigioso.David had a prestigious job.This sentence shows how to describe a prestigious job using prestigioso.Tatoeba #11504809 by Guybrush88, translation #11504122 by Amastan
- Il Cannes International Film Festival è festival cinematografico più prestigioso del mondo.The Cannes International Film Festival is the most prestigious film festival in the world.This sentence uses prestigioso to describe a prestigious film festival.Tatoeba #2723908 by Guybrush88, translation #2723859 by Hybrid
- È un evento di caratura internazionale, con la partecipazione di illustri ospiti.It is an internationally renowned event, with the participation of prestigious guests.
- L'ospite d'onore è l'eminentissimo Professor Antonio Rossi.The guest of honor is the very prestigious Professor Antonio Rossi.
- È un evento molto prestigioso nel campo della moda.It is a very prestigious event in the fashion industry.
- È un premio molto prestigioso.It is a very prestigious award.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing a job offer at a famous university.
- LorenzoHo ricevuto un invito per un corso prestigioso.I received an invitation for a prestigious course.
- ChiaraDavvero? Complimenti, Lorenzo!Really? Congratulations, Lorenzo!
- LorenzoGrazie, sono molto felice per questa opportunità.Thank you, I am very happy about this opportunity.
- ChiaraTe lo meriti tutto.You deserve it all.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prestigious” translations and entries prestigioso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
