intelligente
intelligent, smart, clever
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/intelliˈdʒɛnte/
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Cultural Note
Italians greatly admire intelligence, but even more so 'furbizia' — a street-smart cleverness. While 'intelligente' refers to book smarts and cognitive ability, the cultural ideal often combines intellect with quick wit ('spirito'). In conversation, complimenting someone as 'intelligente' is always well-received and never seen as awkward.
📝 Example Sentences
È una ragazza molto intelligente.
She is a very intelligent girl.
Hai fatto una scelta intelligente.
You made a smart choice.
Non basta essere intelligenti, bisogna anche essere curiosi.
It's not enough to be intelligent, you also need to be curious.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | intelligenti |
| masculine_plural | intelligenti |
| feminine_singular | intelligente |
| masculine_singular | intelligente |