educativo

educational

adjective eh-doo-kah-TEE-voh Rare

Also means

instructional

Usage Note

Educativo describes something that teaches or builds character: un gioco educativo ('an educational game'), un'esperienza educativa ('an educational experience'). Note that educato (educated/mannerly) is different — è molto educato means 'he is very well-mannered', not 'very educated'. The related noun is educazione (upbringing, manners, or education).

Examples

"Il museo offre un percorso molto educativo per i bambini."

Natural Translation

The museum offers a very educational path for children.

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