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talento

talent

noun tah-LEHN-toh Less Common

Origin: from Latin talentum (a unit of weight or money)

Usage Note

Talento is a natural gift, with plural talenti. The word descends from the ancient coin in the biblical parable, where burying your 'talents' meant wasting your gifts.

Examples

"Ha un talento naturale per la musica."

Natural Translation

She has a natural talent for music.

Literal Translation

She-has a talent natural for the music.

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