C1 noun フォーマル

desueto

/deˈzwɛto/

例文

1

Quella parola è ormai desueta nel linguaggio comune.

That word is now obsolete in common language.

2

Molte delle vecchie tradizioni sono diventate desuete.

Many of the old traditions have become outmoded.

3

Il software era così desueto che nessuno lo usava più.

The software was so outdated that no one used it anymore.

4

Indossava un cappello dallo stile desueto.

He wore a hat of a disused style.

5

Le leggi desuete dovrebbero essere aggiornate.

Outdated laws should be updated.

よく使う組み合わせ

parola desueta (obsolete word)
legge desueta (outdated law)
terminologia desueta (obsolete terminology)

使い方

使い方のコツ

'Desueto' often carries a slightly more formal or academic tone than 'obsoleto' or 'antiquato', though all three are valid synonyms. It can refer to objects, practices, words, or legal norms.

よくある間違い

Using it to describe a person as 'old' instead of a thing as 'outdated'.
Confusing it with 'inusuale' (unusual) – 'desueto' implies disuse, not just rarity.

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語源

From Latin 'desuetus', past participle of 'desuescere' (to disaccustom, to disuse), from 'de-' (off, away from) + 'suescere' (to accustom).

文化的な背景

While not tied to specific cultural practices, the concept of 'desueto' often arises when discussing historical Italian customs, forgotten dialects, or legal reforms where older regulations are superseded.

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'disused' in English – 'desueto' means something that has fallen out of use.

よくある質問

3 問

No, 'desueto' is typically used for things, customs, words, or laws, not for people. For people, you might use 'vecchio' (old) or 'fuori moda' (out of fashion).

'Desueto' is understood by most native speakers, but it's not as common in casual conversation as 'obsoleto' or 'antiquato'. It tends to appear in more formal or written contexts.

'Vecchio' simply means 'old' and can apply to anything that has existed for a long time. 'Desueto' specifically means 'no longer in use' or 'out of date,' implying a state of disuse or obsolescence rather than just age.

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