A2 — Elementaryadjective
tipico
typical, characteristic, traditional
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
caratteristicotradizionalerappresentativoclassico
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
atipicoinsolitoraroeccezionale
Usage note
'Tipico' is used extensively in tourism and food contexts. 'Caratteristico' emphasises distinctive features. 'Tradizionale' stresses historical continuity.
Example
"Il tiramisù è un dolce tipico della cucina italiana."
"Tiramisu is a typical dessert of Italian cuisine."
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