A2Adjective
elegante
elegant / smart
/eh-leh-GAN-teh/
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What does ‘elegante’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
È sempre vestita in modo elegante.
She is always dressed elegantly.
L'abito è molto elegante per la cerimonia.
The dress is very elegant for the ceremony.
About This Word
Key Italian cultural value. 'Bella figura' = making a good impression through appearance and style.
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