educato
well-mannered, polite, well-raised
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/eduˈkaːto/
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Cultural Note
'Educato' is a false friend — it does not mean 'educated' (that would be 'istruito'). Instead, it means well-mannered or well-raised. In Italian culture, 'educazione' refers to upbringing and manners, not formal schooling. Being called 'educato' is a compliment to both the person and their parents, as it implies good family values.
📝 Example Sentences
Che ragazzo educato! I tuoi genitori hanno fatto un ottimo lavoro.
What a well-mannered boy! Your parents did a great job.
È importante essere educati con gli anziani.
It's important to be polite with elderly people.
Non è educato parlare con la bocca piena.
It's not polite to talk with your mouth full.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | educate |
| masculine_plural | educati |
| feminine_singular | educata |
| masculine_singular | educato |