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Italian word

ottimo

excellent (also the top grade in old Italian grading: ottimo = excellent)

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optimum

the best or most favourable condition

⚠️ The trap

'Ottimo' is an adjective/grade meaning excellent. English 'optimum' is more technical, meaning the most favourable level. You would not say 'I got an optimum on my essay'.

To say "the best or most favourable condition" in Italian:

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"ottimo" in English means:

excellent (also the top grade in old Italian grading: ottimo = excellent)

Example

"Il professore mi ha dato 'ottimo' per il tema."

"The teacher gave me 'excellent' for the essay."

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