tipo
type
The Italian word 'tipo' can be used in the same contexts as 'type' in English. It is used to refer to a category of something, the form or character of something, or a particular kind or class. However, 'tipo' can also take on a colloquial use not present in the English 'type', where it refers to a person in a somewhat informal manner, vaguely similar to 'guy' or 'dude' in English slang.
Example sentences using: tipo
Questo è solo un tipo di problema che possiamo risolvere.
This is just one type of problem we can solve.
In this sentence, 'tipo' is used to express 'type'. It indicates that there are other types of problems that can also be solved, not just this one.
Non discriminiamo nessun tipo di persona.
We do not discriminate any type of person.
Here, 'tipo' is used to mean 'type' or 'kind'. The sentence implies that no person, regardless of their characteristics, is subjected to discrimination.
Sono il tipo di persona che non si arrende facilmente.
I'm the type of person who doesn't give up easily.
In this sentence, 'tipo' implies 'kind' or 'sort'. The speaker considers themselves as someone who perseveres and does not simply give up.