Rule reminder
People-related false friends cause real social confusion. 'Il parente' ≠ parent (genitore). 'L'argomento' ≠ argument/fight (litigio) — it means topic/subject. 'Il genio' can overlap with 'genius' but has different connotations. Understanding these prevents awkward or offensive misunderstandings.
How would you say 'He is a very educated person' (meaning well-schooled and knowledgeable) in Italian?