category
In Italian, the word 'categoria' is used in a similar way to the English word 'category'. It is used to group things together based on shared characteristics or qualities. For example, you might say 'la categoria dei libri' to refer to the category of books.
This category of books is very popular.
This phrase talks about the popularity of a certain category of books, indicating that they're widely read.
The category of vegetarian dishes in the menu is too limited.
This sentence addresses the lack of variety in the vegetarian options in a menu, using 'category' to refer to the set of vegetarian dishes.
Mario is in the same category as Luca when it comes to playing football.
This statement is equating the football-playing capabilities of Mario and Luca, hinting they are of similar skill level, by placing them in the same 'category'.