literal in Italian
literal in Italian is letterale, alla lettera — literal means taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.
literal in Italian
letterale
Exactly as stated; read or understood without interpretation; according to the letter; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not taking liberties; etymonic rather than idiomatic.
alla lettera
Exactly as stated; read or understood without interpretation; according to the letter; not figurative or metaphorical; following the letter or exact words; not taking liberties; etymonic rather than idiomatic.
letterale
(uncommon) Consisting of, or expressed by, letters (of an alphabet); using literation.
What does "literal" mean?
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adjective Taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.
"He took my remark about eating a horse in the literal sense."
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adjective Actually true, and not just a figure of speech.
"It was a literal race against time — the ferry left in nine minutes."
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adjective Of a translation: following the wording of the original closely rather than conveying its overall sense.
"A literal translation of the proverb makes no sense in English."
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literal in a sentence
- He took my remark about eating a horse in the literal sense.
- The literal meaning of "break the ice" has nothing to do with conversation.
- It was a literal race against time — the ferry left in nine minutes.
- A literal translation of the proverb makes no sense in English.
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What is "literal" in Italian?
"literal" in Italian is letterale, alla lettera. literal means: Taking the words of something in their basic, ordinary sense, without metaphor or exaggeration.
How do you use "literal" in a sentence?
Example: "He took my remark about eating a horse in the literal sense." In Italian, "literal" is letterale, alla lettera.
Are there other ways to say "literal" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "literal": letterale, alla lettera.
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