prototipo
/proˈtɔ.ti.po/
The English phrase prototype is translated into Italian as prototipo.
The word prototipo refers to a prototype.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, use prototipi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /proˈtɔ.ti.po/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word tipo can be used as a colloquial term for 'guy' or 'fellow', meaning a prototipo could jokingly be described as the 'original guy'.
- In the Italian fashion industry, a prototype is often referred to as a campione, which literally translates to 'sample'.
- The word prototipo can also be used metaphorically in Italian to describe a person who is the 'epitome' or 'quintessence' of a certain quality.
Examples in context
- Questo è un prototipo.This is a prototype.Tatoeba #7422244 by Guybrush88, translation #3765209 by Hybrid
- Tom era solo un prototipo.Tom was just a prototype.Tatoeba #7449977 by Guybrush88, translation #2747337 by Hybrid
- Il personaggio principale aveva un prototipo.The main character had a prototype.Tatoeba #10782723 by Guybrush88, translation #10770488 by AlanF_US
- Il progetto è ancora in fase di prototipazione.The project is still in the prototyping phase.
- È un grande prototipo! Complimenti!It's a great prototype! Congratulations!
- Dobbiamo migliorare il nostro prototipo insieme.We need to improve our prototype together.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are looking at a new product design in a workshop.
- MatteoHai visto il nuovo prototipo?Have you seen the new prototype?
- GiuliaSì, è molto interessante, Matteo.Yes, it is very interesting, Matteo.
- MatteoDobbiamo testare questo prototipo subito.We need to test this prototype immediately.
- GiuliaSono d'accordo, iniziamo subito.I agree, let's start right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry prototipo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
