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consumato

worn out

adjective kon-zoo-MAH-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

skilled, seasoned

Usage Note

Consumato can describe a physically worn object (scarpe consumate, worn-out shoes) or a highly experienced person (un consumato attore, a seasoned actor). As a past participle of consumare it also means 'consumed' in avere compounds. The double meaning—worn and expert—can catch learners off guard.

Examples

"Le suole delle scarpe sono consumate."

Natural Translation

The soles of the shoes are worn out.

Literal Translation

The soles of-the shoes are worn-out.

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