meglio
better
adverb MEH-lyoh Common
Origin: Latin melius (better), comparative of bene
Also means
best
Usage Note
Meglio is the irregular comparative adverb of bene ('well'). As an adverb it modifies verbs: stai meglio? ('are you feeling better?'). It also functions as an invariable adjective or noun: il meglio ('the best'). Do not confuse with migliore, which is the comparative adjective ('a better book' = un libro migliore).
Examples
"Oggi mi sento meglio."
Natural Translation
I feel better today.
Literal Translation
Today myself feel better.

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