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differenziato

differentiated

adjective deef-feh-ren-TSYAH-toh Less Common

Also means

varied

Usage Note

Differenziato is the past participle of differenziare used adjectivally. Raccolta differenziata (differentiated waste collection, i.e. recycling) is one of the most frequent phrases Italians encounter, appearing on bins and in public campaigns throughout Italy. In finance it describes a diversified portfolio.

Examples

"La raccolta differenziata aiuta l'ambiente."

Natural Translation

Differentiated waste collection helps the environment.

Literal Translation

The collection differentiated helps the environment.

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