schietto
frank / blunt / candid
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈskjɛtto/
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Cultural Note
Schietto implies a refreshing honesty. In Southern Italy, being schietto is often admired as a sign of authenticity. The word can also describe pure, unadulterated things -- 'caffè schietto' in Sicilian dialect means a plain espresso without sugar.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi piace il suo modo schietto di parlare.
I like his frank way of speaking.
Sarò schietta con te: non sono d'accordo.
I'll be blunt with you: I don't agree.
Una persona schietta non ha paura della verità.
A candid person is not afraid of the truth.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | schiette |
| masculine_plural | schietti |
| feminine_singular | schietta |
| masculine_singular | schietto |