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ammesso

admitted

adjective ahm-MES-soh Rare
Grammar & Structure Particles

Origin: From Latin 'admissus', past participle of 'admittere' (to admit).

Also means

granted (conj.)

Usage Note

Ammesso is the past participle of ammettere used as an adjective meaning admitted, allowed, or accepted — è ammesso l'accesso (access is permitted). The phrase ammesso che (+ subjunctive) means 'granted that' or 'assuming that': ammesso che tu abbia ragione (assuming you are right). It is also used in exams: candidato ammesso means a candidate who has passed to the next stage.

Examples

"Ammesso che arrivi in tempo, possiamo partire."

Natural Translation

Assuming he arrives in time, we can leave.

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