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adottivo — meaning in English

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English meaning

adoptive adj Related by adoption rather than by birth.
foster verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

Senses

adottivo is used for these senses in English:

adoptive Related through adoption.
foster Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
foster Receiving such care.

foster — full definition

verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
verb To help something grow or develop, such as a skill, relationship, or idea.
adj Describing a family relationship based on care rather than blood, as in foster parent or foster child.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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