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versato

skilled

adjective ver-SAH-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: From Latin versatus, past participle of versare, 'to turn, occupy oneself'.

Also means

versed, paid (of money)

Usage Note

Versato has two distinct uses. As an adjective meaning 'skilled' or 'well-versed', it is followed by in: è molto versato in matematica (he is very skilled at maths). As the past participle of versare ('to pour' or 'to pay'), it means 'poured' or 'paid in': la somma versata (the amount paid). Context makes the meaning clear.

Examples

"È molto versato nelle lingue straniere."

Natural Translation

He is very well-versed in foreign languages.

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