tipico
/ˈti.pi.ko/
The English word 'typical' is translated into Italian as tipico.
tipico is used to describe something that is normal or to be expected. While tipico is a general term, the related word caratteristico/a can be used when you want to emphasize that something is characteristic of a specific place, culture or event.
Meaning: normal, to be expected (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, tipico must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form tipica for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form tipici for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form tipiche for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈti.pi.ko/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian law and bureaucracy, the root of tipico appears in reato tipico, referring to a crime that exactly matches a written legal definition.
- In many Italian regions, when discussing food, saying something is tipico implies it is a local specialty protected by tradition, often carrying more prestige than the English 'typical'.
- If you want to describe a person's behavior as 'typical' in a sarcastic or mocking way, an Italian might use the word classico instead of tipico.
Examples in context
- Questo è così tipico.This is so typical.This sentence shows how to use tipico to express that something is typical.Tatoeba #4948290 by Guybrush88, translation #2892251 by CK
- È un tipico giapponese.He is a typical Japanese.This sentence uses tipico to describe a person's nationality.Tatoeba #5163566 by Guybrush88, translation #301749 by CK
- Tom è un tipico inglese.Tom's a typical Englishman.Tatoeba #3743986 by Guybrush88, translation #3285575 by patgfisher
- Questo è un esempio tipico di pasta italiana.This is a typical example of Italian pasta.
- Il Carnevale di Venezia è famoso per i suoi costumi caratteristici.The Venice Carnival is famous for its characteristic costumes.
- La mia amica è il tipo di persona che vuole sempre provare cibi nuovi.My friend is the type of person who always wants to try new foods.
- Sto andando al solito bar per prendere un espresso.I'm going to the usual bar to get an espresso.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are discussing the weather during a vacation.
- LorenzoIl cielo è molto grigio oggi.The sky is very gray today.
- GiuliaSì, è il tipico tempo di novembre.Yes, it is the typical November weather.
- LorenzoHai ragione, non mi sorprende.You are right, it doesn't surprise me.
- GiuliaÈ normale per questa zona.It is normal for this area.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tipico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
