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Italian word
formidabile
tremendous, fantastic, amazing (positive)
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formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large or powerful
⚠️ The trap
In English, 'formidable' is often slightly intimidating — a formidable opponent. In Italian, 'formidabile' is almost always a positive compliment meaning fantastic or tremendous.
To say "inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large or powerful" in Italian:
temibile, impressionante (for the fearful sense)
"formidabile" in English means:
tremendous, fantastic, amazing (positive)
Example
"Sei stato formidabile stasera!"
"You were fantastic/amazing tonight!"
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