pregiato

prized

adjective preh-JAH-toh Rare

Origin: From pregio (merit, worth), from Latin pretium (price, value).

Also means

fine

Usage Note

Pregiato conveys high quality or esteem, often applied to wine, materials, or craftsmanship: un vino pregiato (a fine wine), un tessuto pregiato (a prized fabric). It is more formal and elevated than buono or di qualità. The noun form pregio means 'merit' or 'quality'.

Examples

"Questo orologio è fatto con materiali pregiati."

Natural Translation

This watch is made with prized materials.

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