specifico
specific
The word 'specifico' in Italian is used to describe something that is precise, particular, or detailed. It can be used as an adjective to modify a noun, or as a noun itself to refer to a specific detail or characteristic. For example, 'un problema specifico' means 'a specific problem'.
Example sentences using: specifico
Sto cercando un libro specifico.
I'm looking for a specific book.
In this example, 'specifico' is being used as an adjective to describe a noun, showing that the speaker has a certain book in mind that they are trying to find.
Non riesco a ricordare il nome specifico.
I can't remember the specific name.
Here, 'specifico' is also used as an adjective. This time, it describes a name that the speaker can't seem to recall; hence, they are trying to specify which name they can't remember.
Hai uno scopo specifico in mente?
Do you have a specific purpose in mind?
In this sentence, 'specifico' is used to qualify 'scopo' (purpose), indicating that the speaker is asking if there's a particular reason or goal the other person is thinking about.