cospicuo
considerable, substantial
adjective koh-SPEE-kwoh Rare
Origin: From Latin 'conspicuus' (visible, prominent), from 'conspicere' (to look at closely).
Usage Note
Cospicuo is a formal word implying a notable or large quantity — una somma cospicua (a substantial sum), un patrimonio cospicuo (a considerable fortune). It is a false friend for English speakers: it does NOT mean 'conspicuous' (visibly striking) — that is vistoso or appariscente. Feminine: cospicua; plural: cospicui/cospicue.
Examples
"Ha ricevuto una cospicua eredità."
Natural Translation
He received a substantial inheritance.

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