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prestigioso

prestigious; renowned

adjective preh-stee-JOH-zoh Rare

Usage Note

Prestigioso is a four-form adjective: prestigioso / prestigiosa / prestigiosi / prestigiose. It is a 'safe' cognate — meaning matches English 'prestigious' exactly. Commonly collocates with universities, prizes, and institutions. The noun is il prestigio (prestige).

Examples

"Ha vinto un prestigioso premio letterario."

Natural Translation

She won a prestigious literary prize.

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