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siffatto

such

adjective seef-FAHT-toh Rare
Grammar & Structure Determiners

Also means

of this kind

Usage Note

Siffatto is an archaic or formal demonstrative adjective meaning 'of such a kind' or 'such a'. It is used in bureaucratic, legal, and literary Italian and would sound stilted in conversation, where tale or simile are preferred. It agrees in gender and number: siffatta questione, siffatti casi. It implies slight disapproval or distancing.

Examples

"Non accetto siffatte condizioni."

Natural Translation

I do not accept such conditions.

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