proper in Italian
proper in Italian is appropriato, adatto, proprio — proper means right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
proper in Italian
appropriato
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
adatto
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances; fit, suitable. [13th c.]
proprio
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
decente
Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
What does "proper" mean?
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adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
"Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site."
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adj Following accepted standards of behaviour or manners; correct and decorous.
"She was always polite and proper at formal dinners."
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adj Belonging specifically and exclusively to a particular person or thing; used especially in "proper noun" for the name of a specific person, place, or thing.
""London" is a proper noun, while "city" is not."
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proper in a sentence
- Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site.
- This isn't the proper way to hold a violin bow.
- She was always polite and proper at formal dinners.
- He thought it wasn't proper to start eating before the host had sat down.
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What is "proper" in Italian?
"proper" in Italian is appropriato, adatto, proprio. proper means: Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.
How do you use "proper" in a sentence?
Example: "Make sure you're wearing the proper safety gear before entering the site." In Italian, "proper" is appropriato, adatto, proprio.
Are there other ways to say "proper" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "proper": appropriato, adatto, proprio, decente.
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