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Italian word
originale
original (first, authentic); original (creative, unusual)
Looks like
original
the first version; creative and new
⚠️ The trap
In English 'original' is neutral or positive. In Italian 'originale' can describe an eccentric person — 'è un tipo molto originale' = he's quite a character / a bit of an oddball. The tone is slightly amused rather than straightforwardly complimentary.
To say "the first version; creative and new" in Italian:
originale (correct)
"originale" in English means:
original (first, authentic); original (creative, unusual)
Example
"Che tipo originale!"
"What an eccentric/unusual character!"
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