provato
/proˈva.to/
The English word "proven" is translated into Italian as provato. Wiktionary also lists comprovato.
Meaning: having been proved (adj)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| provato | /proˈva.to/ |
| comprovato |
provato is an adjective meaning having been proved. In contexts where you want to say something has been demonstrated or shown to be true, you can use the synonym dimostrato.
Which one should you use?
While provato means proven, the form comprovato is often used in formal or technical contexts to mean 'substantiated' or 'verified by evidence'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use provata for feminine singular nouns, provati for masculine plural nouns and provate for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /proˈva.to/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, provato can function as an adjective in a way that describes a person who is 'exhausted' or 'worn out', much like an object that has been heavily used.
- While provato means proven, the related verb provare is used in Italian shopping to say 'try on' clothes. This links the concept of proving a fit to the concept of proving a fact.
- The Italian language uses the root of provato to name the 'probation period' in a job contract, called periodo di prova. This is the time where an employee's skills are being 'proven'.
Examples in context
- Lo ha provato la storia.History has proven that.This sentence is useful for showing how history has proven something using the form provato.Tatoeba #5605878 by Hachiko, translation #4501571 by CK
- La teoria è stata dimostrata scientificamente.The theory has been proven scientifically.
- L'identità del sospetto è stata accertata.The identity of the suspect has been proven.
- Ho provato che la mia idea funziona!I've proven that my idea works!
- Le prove hanno dimostrato la colpevolezzaThe evidence has proven the guilt
- Marco ha dimostrato la sua bravura.Marco has proven his skill.
- Noi abbiamo verificato l'ipotesi.We have proven the hypothesis.
- È un fatto provato.It is a proven fact.
- Abbiamo un metodo provato.We have a proven method.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are discussing a scientific study.
- AlessandroQuesto risultato è provato?Is this result proven?
- SofiaSì, i test sono stati conclusi.Yes, the tests have been completed.
- AlessandroQuindi possiamo fidarci dei dati.So we can trust the data.
- SofiaCertamente, Alessandro.Certainly, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “proven” translations and entries provato, comprovato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
