← Italian Vocab Builder
Photo by eugene_kuznetsov on Unsplash.

figo

English translation of figo

cool

The Italian word 'figo' is often used in informal contexts to express admiration or approval in the same way 'cool' is used in English. It can describe a person, a thing, or a situation. For example, 'Questo libro è molto figo.' translates to 'This book is very cool.' Remember, however, that similar to English, it might not be suitable for more formal or professional conversations.


Example sentences using: figo

Questo libro è molto figo!

English translation of Questo libro è molto figo!

This book is very cool!

In this sentence, 'figo' is used to express that something (in this case, a book) is appealing or interesting in a general sense.

Non posso credere che il tuo cane sia così figo!

English translation of Non posso credere che il tuo cane sia così figo!

I can't believe your dog is so cool!

Here, the word 'figo' is applied to a pet, indicating that the dog has attributes or behaviors that the speaker finds admirable or enjoyable.

Il ristorante a cui siamo andati ieri sera era veramente figo.

English translation of Il ristorante a cui siamo andati ieri sera era veramente figo.

The restaurant we went to last night was really cool.

In this context, 'figo' is used to compliment a place, suggesting it was aesthetically pleasing, offered good food, or provided a pleasant overall experience.

Made with JoyBird