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mean in Italian

mean in Italian is medio, inferiore, insignificante — mean means to intend or have in mind as a purpose.

mean in Italian

medio
adj
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
inferiore
adj
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
insignificante
adj
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
mediocre
adj
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
gretto
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
ignobile
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
meschino
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
avaro
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
spilorcio
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
taccagno
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
cattivo
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
maligno
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
malevolo
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
sgarbato
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
furioso
adj
Powerful; fierce; strong.
potente
adj
Powerful; fierce; strong.
violento
adj
Powerful; fierce; strong.
eccellente
adj
(colloquial) Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
fantastico
adj
(colloquial) Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
favoloso
adj
(colloquial) Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
formidabile
adj
(colloquial) Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
media
noun
mezzo
noun
medio
noun
(mathematics) Either of the two numbers in the middle of a conventionally presented proportion, as 2 and 3 in 1:2=3:6.
essere fatto per
verb
(transitive, usually in passive) To intend (something) for a given purpose or fate; to predestine. [from 16th c.]
intendere
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
avere intenzione
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
volere
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
aver l'intenzione
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
lamentarsi
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
significare
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
volere dire
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
intendere
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
lamentarsi
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
tenerci
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
intendere
verb
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]
significare
verb
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]
portare
verb
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]
volere dire
verb
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]

What does "mean" mean?

  1. verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
    "I didn't mean to interrupt you."
  2. verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
    "What does this symbol mean?"
  3. adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
    "It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
  4. adj Stingy or ungenerous with money or resources.
    "He's too mean to leave a decent tip."

mean in a sentence

  • I didn't mean to interrupt you.
  • She means to finish the project by Friday.
  • What does this symbol mean?
  • A red light means stop.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "mean" in Italian?

"mean" in Italian is medio, inferiore, insignificante. mean means: To intend or have in mind as a purpose.

How do you use "mean" in a sentence?

Example: "I didn't mean to interrupt you." In Italian, "mean" is medio, inferiore, insignificante.

Are there other ways to say "mean" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 33 translations listed for "mean": medio, inferiore, insignificante, mediocre, gretto, ignobile.

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