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arrivato

successful, arrived (having made it)

adjective ahr-ree-VAH-toh Rare

Usage Note

Arrivato is the past participle of arrivare but as a standalone adjective it means 'someone who has made it' or 'a self-made success'. Un uomo arrivato is a man who has achieved social or professional success. It can carry a slightly ironic tone implying smugness.

Examples

"Si comporta come un uomo arrivato."

Natural Translation

He acts like a self-made man who has made it.

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