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dexterous in Italian

dexterous in Italian is svelto, abile, destro — dexterous means adept at using one's hands.

dexterous in Italian

svelto
adj
abile
adj
Skillful with one's hands.
destro
adj
Skillful with one's hands.
ingegnoso
adj
Skillful with one's hands.
aggraziato
adj
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
agile
adj
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

What does "dexterous" mean?

  1. adj Adept at using one's hands.
    "She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch."
  2. adj Good at a particular activity or task.
  3. adj Nimble and supple; capable of moving smoothly and gracefully.
  4. adj Clever and quick in an argument or discussion.
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dexterous in a sentence

  • She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.

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What is "dexterous" in Italian?
"dexterous" in Italian is svelto, abile, destro. dexterous means: Adept at using one's hands.
Are there other ways to say "dexterous" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "dexterous": svelto, abile, destro, ingegnoso, aggraziato, agile.
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