raffinato
The English word 'refined' is translated into Italian as raffinato.
raffinato is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is cultured or elegant. While it can describe a person's manners, it is also frequently used to describe objects, tastes or processes that have been purified or made more sophisticated.
Meaning: cultured, elegant (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The feminine singular form is raffinata, and the masculine plural form is raffinati.
Did you know?
- In Italian, raffinato is the standard term for 'refined' sugar, zucchero raffinato, linking the concept of elegance to the industrial process of purification.
- The root verb raffinare means 'to refine', and in a technical context, it is used specifically for the process of purifying oil or metals.
- If an Italian describes a behavior as troppo raffinato, it can be a subtle criticism suggesting the person is being pretentious or 'too polished'.
Examples in context
- Il suo discorso è molto raffinato.His speech is very refined.This sentence shows how to use raffinato to describe a speech.Tatoeba #12036213 by Guybrush88, translation #287849 by CM
- Tom è raffinato.Tom is refined.This sentence uses raffinato to describe a person.Tatoeba #3051864 by Guybrush88, translation #5906996 by usagi
- Era un uomo molto raffinato, ma non ne era minimamente consapevole.He was a very refined man, but he wasn't the least bit aware of it.This sentence illustrates the use of raffinato when describing a man.Tatoeba #8808967 by Guybrush88, translation #8788875 by sundown
- Maria è una donna raffinata. Ha un gusto impeccabile.Maria is a refined woman. She has impeccable taste.
- Quella villa è molto elegante, con arredi pregiati.That villa is very refined, with precious furnishings.
- Lorenzo è un uomo distinto, sempre impeccabile nel suo abbigliamento.Lorenzo is a refined man, always impeccably dressed.
- Il design di questa casa è molto sofisticato, con linee eleganti e minimaliste.The design of this house is very refined, with elegant and minimalist lines.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are admiring a hotel lobby.
- AlessandroQuesto hotel ha uno stile davvero raffinato.This hotel has a truly refined style.
- SofiaSì, ogni dettaglio è molto elegante.Yes, every detail is very elegant.
- AlessandroMi piace l'arredamento raffinato di questa stanza.I like the refined furnishings of this room.
- SofiaHai ragione, è un posto magnifico.You are right, it is a magnificent place.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
