A1 — Beginneradjective
carino
cute, pretty, nice
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
graziosobelloadorabilesimpatico
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
bruttosgradevoleantipaticoorribile
Usage note
'Carino' is informal and affectionate. 'Grazioso' is more elegant. Applied to people it means likeable/cute; applied to things it means nice/sweet.
Example
"Che gatto carino! Come si chiama?"
"What a cute cat! What is its name?"
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