Casualnoun
un mito
a legend, an icon
Literal Translation
"a myth"
Formal Equivalent
una persona straordinaria, un punto di riferimento
Examples in Context
"Il nonno è un mito, a 80 anni va ancora in bici."
"Grandpa is a legend, at 80 he still rides his bike."
"Sei un mito! Mi hai portato il caffè senza che te lo chiedessi."
"You're a legend! You brought me coffee without me asking."
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Cultural Note
Used for both grand figures (celebrities, athletes) and everyday people who do something kind or impressive. Warmer and more personal than 'mitico' — it puts the person on a pedestal in an affectionate way.
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