idea in Italian
idea in Italian is concetto, principio, archetipo — idea means a thought, plan, or mental impression formed in the mind.
idea in Italian
concetto
(philosophy) An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples. [from 14th c.]
principio
(philosophy) An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples. [from 14th c.]
archetipo
(obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal. [16th–19th c.]
ideale
(obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal. [16th–19th c.]
aspetto
(obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic. [16th–18th c.]
forma
(obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic. [16th–18th c.]
idea
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory. [from 16th c.]
pensata
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory. [from 16th c.]
idea
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking. [from 17th c.]
parere
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking. [from 17th c.]
pensiero
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking. [from 17th c.]
idea
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]
intento
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]
intuizione
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]
pensiero
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]
piano
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]
progetto
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention. [from 17th c.]
impressione
A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression. [from 17th c.]
tema
(music) A musical theme or melodic subject. [from 18th c.]
What does "idea" mean?
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noun A thought, plan, or mental impression formed in the mind.
"She had a great idea for a new business."
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noun A general concept, notion, or way of thinking about something.
"The book explores the idea of freedom in modern society."
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idea in a sentence
- She had a great idea for a new business.
- I have no idea where I left my keys.
- The book explores the idea of freedom in modern society.
- The idea that everyone should learn to cook is quite popular nowadays.
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What is "idea" in Italian?
"idea" in Italian is concetto, principio, archetipo. idea means: A thought, plan, or mental impression formed in the mind.
How do you use "idea" in a sentence?
Example: "She had a great idea for a new business." In Italian, "idea" is concetto, principio, archetipo.
Are there other ways to say "idea" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 16 translations listed for "idea": concetto, principio, archetipo, ideale, aspetto, forma.
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