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taluno

some

determiner tah-LOO-noh Less Common

Origin: from 'tale' plus 'uno'

Also means

certain people

Usage Note

Taluno is a literary, somewhat dated word for 'some' or 'certain', mostly seen in the plural taluni meaning 'some people'. Everyday Italian prefers alcuni or certi instead. You will meet it chiefly in formal writing and legal prose.

Examples

"Taluni preferiscono restare a casa."

Natural Translation

Some prefer to stay at home.

Literal Translation

Some prefer to-stay at home.

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