gratificante
/ɡra.ti.fiˈkan.te/
The English word "rewarding" is translated into Italian as gratificante.
Meaning: giving satisfaction (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word comes from the verb gratificare, which means to gratify or to reward with pleasure.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective is invariable in gender, so gratificante is used for both masculine and feminine nouns. To form the plural, change the final e to i, resulting in gratificanti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables: /ɡra.ti.fiˈkan.te/. The stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In a professional context, a gratifica is often a formal one-time bonus paid by an employer, making the root of gratificante closely linked to actual cash payments in Italian business culture.
- The verb gratificare can be used in a way that sounds slightly patronizing in Italian, implying that someone is being 'humored' or given a small token to keep them satisfied.
- While gratificante describes an experience that is rewarding, if you want to describe a person who is rewarding to be around, you would likely use the adjective stimolante, meaning 'stimulating'.
Examples in context
- È stata un'esperienza di visione gratificante nel complesso.It was a rewarding viewing experience overall.This sentence shows how to describe a viewing experience using gratificante.Tatoeba #13133981 by Nuel, translation #13133979 by Nuel
- Vedere i miei sforzi ripagati ha reso questo percorso ancora più gratificante e significativo.Seeing my efforts pay off has made this journey even more rewarding and meaningful.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a journey that is both meaningful and gratificante.Tatoeba #13681019 by Nuel, translation #13681018 by Nuel
- Per quanto riguarda la scrittura moderna, è raramente gratificante tradurla, anche se potrebbe essere facile. La traduzione è molto simile al copiare i quadri.As far as modern writing is concerned, it is rarely rewarding to translate it, although it might be easy. Translation is very much like copying paintings.This sentence illustrates the use of gratificante when discussing the translation of modern writing.Tatoeba #3461025 by Guybrush88, translation #3460873 by carlosalberto
- Il mio lavoro è estremamente soddisfacenteMy job is extremely rewarding
- L'aiuto che ho dato agli altri è risultato molto gratificanteThe help I provided to others was very rewarding
- Conquistare quella meta è stato un'esperienza appaganteAchieving that goal was a rewarding and fulfilling experience
- Quel progetto è stato davvero appaganteThat project was truly rewarding
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are discussing a new volunteer project.
- FrancescoTrovare un lavoro nuovo è stato molto gratificante.Finding a new job has been very rewarding.
- GiuliaSono felice per te, Francesco.I am happy for you, Francesco.
- FrancescoE anche aiutare gli altri è un impegno gratificante.And helping others is also a rewarding commitment.
- GiuliaHai ragione, è una bellissima missione.You are right, it is a beautiful mission.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rewarding” translations and entries gratificante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
