C1 adjective 7 دقيقة للقراءة

discordante

When something is discordante, it means there's a disagreement or a lack of harmony. Imagine two people singing different tunes – that's discordante. It can describe opinions that clash or colors that don't go together. It's about things being out of sync or not fitting well. So, if you hear something described as discordante, it means there's a noticeable lack of agreement or suitability.

Discordante is an Italian adjective that means disagreeing, incongruous, or discordant. You can use it to describe opinions, statements, or elements that don't match or are in conflict with each other. For example, if two people have very different views on a topic, you could say their opinions are discordante.

It's a useful word when you want to express a lack of harmony or agreement. Think of it as a more formal way to say something doesn't 'fit' or 'clash'. Understanding words like discordante will help you express nuanced differences in opinions and observations in Italian.

§ Understanding 'discordante'

Let's break down the Italian adjective 'discordante'. This word is handy for describing things that don't match, or people whose opinions clash. It's a C1 level word, so it's a good one to add to your advanced vocabulary.

DEFINITION
Disagreeing or incongruous

Think of 'discordante' as describing a state of disagreement or lack of harmony. It can apply to sounds, opinions, colors, or even personalities. It literally means 'discordant' or 'disagreeing'.

§ How to use it in a sentence

'Discordante' is an adjective, so it will agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. However, since it ends in '-e', it doesn't change for gender. It only changes for number.

  • Singular: discordante (for both masculine and feminine nouns)
  • Plural: discordanti (for both masculine and feminine nouns)

Here are some examples to show you how it works in context:

Le loro opinioni erano discordanti.

Their opinions were disagreeing. (Hint: 'opinioni' is feminine plural, so 'discordanti' is used)

C'era un suono discordante proveniente dalla band.

There was a discordant sound coming from the band. (Hint: 'suono' is masculine singular, so 'discordante' is used)

I colori della stanza erano discordanti.

The colors of the room were incongruous. (Hint: 'colori' is masculine plural, so 'discordanti' is used)

Le due testimonianze erano discordanti.

The two testimonies were conflicting. (Hint: 'testimonianze' is feminine plural, so 'discordanti' is used)

§ Common phrases and prepositions

'Discordante' doesn't typically require a specific preposition right after it in the same way some verbs do. It functions as a descriptive adjective. However, it can be used with prepositions in the broader sentence structure. For example, if you want to say something is discordant *with* something else, you'd structure it like this:

La sua versione dei fatti era discordante con quella degli altri.

His version of events was disagreeing with that of the others. (Hint: 'con' means 'with')

Keep practicing with these examples, and you'll master 'discordante' in no time!

§ Don't confuse it with "disaccordo"

While "discordante" (disagreeing, incongruous) and "disaccordo" (disagreement) come from the same root and are related, they are used in different grammatical contexts. "Discordante" is an adjective, meaning it describes a noun. "Disaccordo" is a noun itself. You wouldn't say "La sua opinione è disaccordo" (His opinion is disagreement); you would say "La sua opinione è discordante" (His opinion is disagreeing/incongruous) or "C'è un disaccordo sulla questione" (There is a disagreement on the matter).

DEFINITION
discordante (adjective): Disagreeing or incongruous

Le loro versioni dei fatti sono discordanti. (Their versions of the facts are conflicting/disagreeing.)

C'è stato un disaccordo sulla decisione. (There was a disagreement about the decision.)

§ Agreement with Gender and Number

As an adjective, "discordante" must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. This is a common mistake for English speakers, as English adjectives don't change form. However, "discordante" is an interesting case because it's invariable in gender for singular nouns. It only changes for plural. So, it's "discordante" for both masculine and feminine singular nouns, but "discordanti" for masculine and feminine plural nouns.

  • Singular:

Un parere discordante. (A disagreeing opinion.)

Una nota discordante. (A clashing note [in music].)

  • Plural:

Pareri discordanti. (Disagreeing opinions.)

Voci discordanti. (Conflicting voices.)

§ Using it for people's opinions, not people themselves

You would use "discordante" to describe an opinion, a statement, or a view that doesn't align with others. You wouldn't typically use it to describe a person directly as "a discordant person" in the same way you might say "a disagreeable person" in English with a slightly different nuance. While you could say someone *has* a "voce discordante" (a conflicting voice), it's more about their contribution or opinion being discordant, not their entire personality.

Ha espresso un'opinione discordante con il resto del gruppo. (He expressed an opinion that was at odds with the rest of the group.)

It's less common and sounds a bit awkward to say "Lui è discordante" (He is discordant) to mean he is a difficult person. For that, you'd use other adjectives like "scontroso" (grumpy, unapproachable) or "difficile" (difficult).

§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives

Alright, let's talk about 'discordante' and how it stacks up against other Italian words that might seem similar. This is super important for C1 learners like you who want to sound natural and precise. You don't just want to know what a word means, but also when and why to choose it over another option.

The core idea of 'discordante' is disagreement, a lack of harmony, or something that just doesn't fit. It's often used for opinions, statements, sounds, or even colors that clash. Think about it like a piece of music where one instrument is playing out of tune, or a meeting where everyone has completely different ideas.

DEFINITION
Disagreeing or incongruous

So, what are some alternatives, and when do you use 'discordante'?

  • Diverso: This is a very general word for 'different.' If you say 'opinioni diverse,' it just means the opinions are not the same. They might still be compatible or complementary. 'Discordante' implies a more active conflict or lack of harmony.

Abbiamo opinioni diverse sul film. (We have different opinions about the film.)

  • Contrario: This means 'contrary' or 'opposite.' While 'discordante' suggests a lack of agreement, 'contrario' often implies a direct opposition. Your opinion might be 'contraria' to mine, meaning it's the exact opposite. A 'voce discordante' (dissenting voice) is different from a 'voce contraria' (opposing voice), though the lines can sometimes blur. 'Contrario' often carries a stronger sense of opposition.

Il suo punto di vista è contrario al mio. (His point of view is contrary to mine.)

  • Incompatibile: This means 'incompatible.' This is very close to 'discordante,' especially when talking about systems, personalities, or elements that cannot coexist harmoniously. You might use 'incompatibile' for two people whose personalities clash so much they can't work together, or two software programs that can't run on the same system. 'Discordante' can often be used in similar contexts, particularly when the incompatibility leads to a noticeable clash or lack of agreement.

Le loro personalità sono completamente incompatibili. (Their personalities are completely incompatible.)

  • Dissonante: This is almost a synonym, especially in a musical context. 'Dissonante' specifically refers to sounds that are harsh or clashing, creating dissonance. While 'discordante' can also apply to sounds, it has a broader application to ideas, opinions, and even colors. If you're talking specifically about musical notes not sounding good together, 'dissonante' is perfect.

Ha percepito una nota dissonante nella sinfonia. (He perceived a dissonant note in the symphony.)

Here's when 'discordante' is really your best choice:

  • When you want to describe opinions or statements that are not just different, but actively disagree or conflict.
  • When you're talking about sounds that are clashing or not harmonious (though 'dissonante' is also good here for music).
  • When you're describing elements that don't fit well together or create an incongruous effect, like colors in a painting or data in a report.

I loro racconti erano discordanti. (Their accounts were disagreeing/conflicting.)

The key takeaway is that 'discordante' emphasizes a sense of active disagreement or lack of harmony, something that doesn't blend or fit. It's more than just being 'different'; it implies a noticeable clash. Keep practicing these distinctions, and you'll really sharpen your Italian vocabulary!

How Formal Is It?

رسمي

"Le opinioni del comitato sono rimaste discordi. (The committee's opinions remained discordant/disagreeing.)"

محايد

"Le loro versioni dei fatti erano discordanti. (Their versions of the facts were disagreeing/inconsistent.)"

غير رسمي

"Quel commento era proprio fuori luogo. (That comment was really out of place/incongruous.)"

Child friendly

"Quei colori proprio non stanno bene insieme. (Those colors really don't go well together/are incongruous.)"

عامية

"Quel vestito è proprio stonato con le scarpe. (That dress is really off-key/clashing with the shoes.)"

حقيقة ممتعة

The Latin root 'discordare' also gives us the English word 'discord'.

دليل النطق

UK dis.kɔrˈdan.te
US dis.kɔrˈdan.te
The stress is on the third syllable: -dan-
يتقافى مع
cantante (singer) elegante (elegant) importante (important)
أخطاء شائعة
  • Pronouncing 'dis' like in 'disk' instead of 'dees'.
  • Not emphasizing the 'a' sound correctly.

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Adjectives in Italian agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. 'Discordante' is an adjective that ends in '-e', so it has the same form for both masculine and feminine singular nouns.

La sua opinione è discordante. (Her opinion is disagreeing.) Il risultato è discordante. (The result is incongruous.)

For plural nouns, adjectives ending in '-e' change to '-i'.

Le loro opinioni sono discordanti. (Their opinions are disagreeing.) I risultati sono discordanti. (The results are incongruous.)

'Discordante' can be used to describe sounds, opinions, colors, or anything that clashes or is not in harmony.

Abbiamo sentito voci discordanti. (We heard clashing voices.) Hanno avuto idee discordanti. (They had conflicting ideas.)

It often implies a lack of agreement or consistency.

C'è un'informazione discordante. (There's a conflicting piece of information.)

While 'discordante' is an adjective, the related noun is 'discordanza' (disagreement, discrepancy).

C'è discordanza tra i due rapporti. (There is discrepancy between the two reports.)

أمثلة حسب المستوى

1

Le loro opinioni erano discordanti sulla questione.

Their opinions were [discordant/disagreeing] on the matter.

discordanti is plural to agree with opinioni

2

C'era un suono discordante che proveniva dal violino.

There was a [discordant/incongruous] sound coming from the violin.

discordante is singular to agree with suono

3

I risultati dello studio sono discordanti con le nostre aspettative.

The results of the study are [disagreeing/incongruous] with our expectations.

discordanti is plural to agree with risultati

4

Hanno espresso pareri discordanti durante la riunione.

They expressed [disagreeing/conflicting] opinions during the meeting.

discordanti is plural to agree with pareri

5

La testimonianza del testimone era discordante con i fatti.

The witness's testimony was [disagreeing/inconsistent] with the facts.

discordante is singular to agree with testimonianza

6

Il suo comportamento era discordante con la sua solita personalità.

His behavior was [incongruous/inconsistent] with his usual personality.

discordante is singular to agree with comportamento

7

Abbiamo ricevuto informazioni discordanti da diverse fonti.

We received [disagreeing/conflicting] information from different sources.

discordanti is plural to agree with informazioni

8

C'è una nota discordante in questo accordo.

There is a [discordant/dissonant] note in this agreement.

discordante is singular to agree with nota

أنماط نحوية

Discordante can be used with the verb 'essere' (to be) to describe a state of disagreement or incongruity. It often takes the preposition 'con' (with) or 'rispetto a' (compared to/with respect to) when comparing two things or ideas. It can be used to describe opinions ('opinioni discordanti'), testimonies ('testimonianze discordanti'), or even sounds ('note discordanti'). As an adjective, it agrees in number (singular/plural) with the noun it modifies. Since it ends in '-e', it doesn't change for gender (masculine/feminine). Singular: discordante (e.g., opinione discordante - conflicting opinion) Plural: discordanti (e.g., opinioni discordanti - conflicting opinions)

أنماط الجُمل

B1

Qualcosa è discordante con qualcos'altro.

La sua testimonianza era discordante con i fatti. (Her testimony was inconsistent with the facts.)

B2

Ci sono opinioni discordanti su qualcosa.

Ci sono opinioni discordanti sul futuro dell'azienda. (There are conflicting opinions on the future of the company.)

C1

Un elemento discordante in un insieme.

Il colore vivace era un elemento discordante nell'arredamento sobrio. (The vibrant color was a discordant element in the sober decor.)

C1

Le voci discordanti non aiutano a prendere una decisione.

Le voci discordanti tra i membri del team hanno reso difficile raggiungere un consenso. (The conflicting voices among the team members made it difficult to reach a consensus.)

C1

Qualcuno ha un atteggiamento discordante rispetto a qualcun altro.

Il suo atteggiamento era discordante rispetto a quello degli altri partecipanti. (His attitude was at odds with that of the other participants.)

C2

L'armonia è rotta da un elemento discordante.

L'armonia della composizione musicale fu rotta da una nota discordante. (The harmony of the musical composition was broken by a discordant note.)

C2

Le informazioni discordanti rendono difficile capire la verità.

Le informazioni discordanti provenienti da diverse fonti rendevano difficile ricostruire l'accaduto. (The conflicting information from different sources made it difficult to reconstruct what happened.)

C2

C'è una dissonanza discordante.

C'era una dissonanza discordante tra le sue parole e le sue azioni. (There was a jarring dissonance between his words and his actions.)

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'discord' – like a group chat where everyone is disagreeing. 'Discordante' means disagreeing.

ربط بصري

Imagine two people having a heated argument, their speech bubbles clashing and out of sync. This visually represents their 'discordante' opinions.

Word Web

disaccordo (disagreement) contrastante (contrasting) incoerente (incoherent) dissonante (dissonant) opposto (opposite)

تحدٍّ

Try to use 'discordante' in a sentence about a situation where things don't quite fit together, or people have different ideas. For example, 'Il suo vestito era ____________ con l'occasione.'

أصل الكلمة

discordare

المعنى الأصلي: to disagree

Latin

السياق الثقافي

In Italian culture, open disagreement can be seen as a sign of passion and engagement, rather than just conflict. When someone is described as 'discordante', it often implies a strong, perhaps even principled, difference of opinion or perspective.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

When talking about opinions or ideas that clash.

  • Le nostre opinioni sono discordanti.
  • I pareri sulla questione sono discordanti.
  • C'è una nota discordante nel coro di approvazione.

Describing sounds that are out of tune or unpleasant.

  • Un suono discordante mi ha disturbato.
  • Le voci erano discordanti.
  • La musica era piacevole, tranne una nota discordante.

Referring to data or results that don't match up.

  • I risultati degli studi sono discordanti.
  • Ci sono dati discordanti su questo argomento.
  • Le informazioni che ho ricevuto sono discordanti.

When someone's actions or words don't align with their beliefs.

  • Le sue azioni sono discordanti con le sue promesse.
  • C'è qualcosa di discordante tra quello che dice e quello che fa.
  • Un comportamento discordante.

Talking about colors or styles that don't go well together.

  • Una combinazione di colori discordante.
  • L'arredamento era un po' discordante.
  • Quel cappello è completamente discordante con il tuo vestito.

بدايات محادثة

"Quali sono le tue opinioni su [argomento]? Sono discordanti dalle mie?"

"Hai mai sentito un suono così discordante da darti fastidio?"

"Hai mai notato dati o informazioni discordanti che ti hanno confuso?"

"Pensi che le azioni delle persone siano sempre in linea con le loro parole, o a volte sono discordanti?"

"Qual è l'abbinamento di colori o stili più discordante che hai visto?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Descrivi una situazione in cui le tue opinioni erano discordanti da quelle di qualcun altro. Come ti sei sentito?

Pensa a un momento in cui hai sentito un suono discordante. Cosa stavi facendo e come ti ha influenzato?

Scrivi di un'esperienza in cui hai dovuto confrontare informazioni discordanti. Come hai risolto la discrepanza?

Rifletti su un personaggio pubblico o una figura storica le cui azioni sembravano discordanti con le loro dichiarazioni. Cosa pensi di questo?

Immagina di dover arredare una stanza con oggetti e colori discordanti. Che tipo di atmosfera creeresti e perché?

اختبر نفسك 60 أسئلة

listening A1

Greetings

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Ciao, come stai?
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening A1

Thanks, I'm fine.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Grazie, sto bene.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening A1

Asking for directions

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Dov'è il bagno?
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Parlo italiano.

Focus: Par-lo ee-ta-lee-ah-no

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Vorrei un caffè.

Focus: Vor-rey oon caf-fè

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Mi chiamo [your name].

Focus: Mee kee-ah-mo

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
sentence order A1

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Il cibo è buono.

This sentence means 'The food is good.' 'Il' means 'the', 'cibo' means 'food', 'è' means 'is', and 'buono' means 'good'.

sentence order A1

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: La casa è piccola.

This sentence means 'The house is small.' 'La' means 'the', 'casa' means 'house', 'è' means 'is', and 'piccola' means 'small'.

sentence order A1

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Io bevo acqua.

This sentence means 'I drink water.' 'Io' means 'I', 'bevo' means 'drink', and 'acqua' means 'water'.

multiple choice A2

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: 'Le loro idee sono molto ___.'

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: discordanti

'Discordanti' means disagreeing, which fits the context of different ideas. 'Simili' means similar, 'uguali' means equal, and 'chiare' means clear.

multiple choice A2

Which word is an antonym for 'discordante'?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: armonioso

'Armonioso' means harmonious, which is the opposite of 'discordante' (disagreeing or incongruous). 'Strano' means strange, 'rumoroso' means noisy, and 'diverso' means different.

multiple choice A2

Select the sentence where 'discordante' is used correctly.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: La sua voce era un po' discordante con la musica.

'Discordante' describes something that is out of harmony or incongruous, like a voice with music. It doesn't typically describe coffee, books, or shirts in this way.

true false A2

If two people have 'opinioni discordanti', they agree with each other.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

'Opinioni discordanti' means disagreeing opinions, so they do not agree.

true false A2

A 'suono discordante' is usually pleasant to hear.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

A 'suono discordante' is an incongruous or clashing sound, which is generally not pleasant.

true false A2

You can use 'discordante' to describe colors that don't match well.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: صحيح

'Discordante' can describe things that are incongruous or don't fit together, which applies to colors that clash.

listening A2

Her opinion is different from ours.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: La sua opinione è discordante dalla nostra.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening A2

The colors of the dress don't quite match.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: I colori del vestito sono un po' discordanti.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
listening A2

There are conflicting opinions about the project.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: C'è un coro di voci discordanti sul progetto.
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

La tua idea è discordante.

Focus: discordante

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Le loro opinioni sono discordanti.

Focus: discordanti

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Questa melodia è un po' discordante.

Focus: discordante

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
multiple choice B1

Choose the best translation for 'discordante'.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: disagreeing

'Discordante' means disagreeing or incongruous. The other options are antonyms or unrelated.

multiple choice B1

Quale parola è un sinonimo di 'discordante'?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: contrario

'Contrario' (contrary/opposite) is the closest synonym for 'discordante' among the options, which implies disagreement or being at odds.

multiple choice B1

Completa la frase: Le loro opinioni erano __________ sul progetto.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: discordanti

The sentence implies a difference in opinions, so 'discordanti' (disagreeing) fits best. 'Concordi' (agreeing), 'simili' (similar), and 'uguali' (equal) would imply agreement.

true false B1

Se due cose sono 'discordanti', significa che sono uguali.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

'Discordante' means disagreeing or incongruous, so if two things are 'discordanti', they are not equal; they are different or clashing.

true false B1

Un'opinione 'discordante' è un'opinione che si allontana da quella comune.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: صحيح

Yes, an 'discordante' opinion is one that disagrees or differs from the common or main opinion.

true false B1

La musica 'discordante' è sempre piacevole da ascoltare.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

'Discordante' music would imply notes or sounds that clash or are not harmonious, which is generally not considered pleasant.

fill blank B2

Le testimonianze dei due testimoni erano molto ___.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: discordanti

The context implies a disagreement or inconsistency between the testimonies, making 'discordanti' the correct choice.

fill blank B2

Il design moderno sembra un po' ___ con l'architettura storica dell'edificio.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: discordante

The modern design clashing with historical architecture suggests an incongruous element, making 'discordante' appropriate.

fill blank B2

Nonostante i loro pareri fossero inizialmente ___, sono riusciti a trovare un accordo.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: discordanti

The phrase 'nonostante' (despite) indicates that their initial opinions were not in agreement, hence 'discordanti'.

fill blank B2

C'era una nota ___ nel suo discorso, che ha sorpreso tutti.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: discordante

A 'discordante' note in a speech implies something unexpected or out of place, causing surprise.

fill blank B2

Le politiche economiche attuali sembrano ___ con gli obiettivi a lungo termine del paese.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: discordanti

If policies are not aligned with long-term goals, they are 'discordanti' or incongruous.

fill blank B2

I risultati del sondaggio erano un po' ___ con le aspettative del pubblico.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: discordanti

If results don't match expectations, they are 'discordanti'.

sentence order B2

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Le loro opinioni erano discordanti

This sentence means 'Their opinions were disagreeing.' We put the subject 'Le loro opinioni' first, then the verb 'erano', and finally the adjective 'discordanti'.

sentence order B2

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: C'è un'atmosfera discordante in ufficio

This sentence means 'There is an incongruous atmosphere in the office.' We start with 'C'è' (there is), followed by 'un'atmosfera discordante' (an incongruous atmosphere), and then 'in ufficio' (in the office).

sentence order B2

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Ha dato una risposta discordante rispetto ai fatti

This sentence means 'He gave an answer disagreeing with the facts.' We begin with the verb 'Ha dato' (He gave), then 'una risposta discordante' (a disagreeing answer), and finally 'rispetto ai fatti' (with respect to the facts).

sentence order C1

انقر على الكلمات أدناه لبناء الجملة
صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Le sue opinioni erano discordanti.

This sentence means 'His/Her opinions were conflicting.' 'Le sue opinioni' is the subject, followed by the verb 'erano' (were) and the adjective 'discordanti' (conflicting).

sentence order C1

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صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Il verdetto della giuria era discordante.

This sentence means 'The jury's verdict was incongruous.' 'Il verdetto della giuria' is the subject, followed by the verb 'era' (was) and the adjective 'discordante' (incongruous).

sentence order C1

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صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: A volte, la musica era un po' discordante.

This sentence means 'Sometimes, the music was a bit jarring.' 'A volte' means 'sometimes', 'la musica' is the subject, 'era' (was), 'un po'' (a bit), and 'discordante' (jarring).

multiple choice C2

Quale delle seguenti parole è un sinonimo di 'discordante'?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Dissonante

Dissonante significa che le cose non sono in armonia o in accordo, proprio come 'discordante'.

multiple choice C2

In quale contesto 'discordante' è usato correttamente?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Le testimonianze erano discordanti, rendendo difficile stabilire la verità.

'Discordante' implica una mancanza di accordo o coerenza, che renderebbe difficile raggiungere una conclusione, come nel caso delle testimonianze.

multiple choice C2

Quale frase usa 'discordante' in modo errato?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: La colorazione del quadro era discordante, ma piacevole.

Se qualcosa è 'discordante' nella colorazione, di solito non è considerata 'piacevole' perché implica una mancanza di armonia visiva.

true false C2

Un'affermazione 'discordante' è in accordo con un'altra affermazione.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

No, 'discordante' significa proprio il contrario: le affermazioni non sono in accordo.

true false C2

Se due fonti di informazione sono 'discordanti', significa che forniscono dati coerenti.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: خطأ

Quando due fonti sono 'discordanti', i loro dati non sono coerenti; sono in conflitto o disaccordo.

true false C2

Il termine 'discordante' può essere usato per descrivere un suono che non si armonizza con altri suoni.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: صحيح

Sì, 'discordante' è spesso usato in contesti musicali per descrivere suoni che non sono in armonia.

writing C2

Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) describing a situation where different viewpoints or elements are 'discordanti'.

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Sample answer

In un dibattito politico, le opinioni dei candidati erano spesso discordanti su questioni economiche cruciali. Questa discordanza rendeva difficile trovare un terreno comune per soluzioni condivise. La loro visione del futuro del paese era nettamente differente, creando un forte contrasto ideologico.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
writing C2

Imagine you are reviewing a piece of art or music. Write a sentence or two explaining how a particular element felt 'discordante'.

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Sample answer

Nonostante la bellezza complessiva del dipinto, un colore particolarmente acceso in un angolo sembrava discordante, rompendo sottilmente l'armonia generale della composizione.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
writing C2

Describe a scenario where someone's actions are 'discordanti' with their words or principles. (2-3 sentences)

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Sample answer

Le sue azioni recenti sono state completamente discordanti con i principi di trasparenza che aveva sempre professato. Questa incoerenza ha sollevato dubbi sulla sua autenticità e sulla sua leadership.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة:
reading C2

Qual è il significato di 'discordanti' nel contesto del passaggio?

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In una riunione del consiglio, la proposta del direttore finanziario è stata accolta con pareri discordanti. Alcuni membri la ritenevano un'ottima strategia, mentre altri erano preoccupati per i potenziali rischi a lungo termine. La discussione si è protratta a lungo senza un accordo unanime.

Qual è il significato di 'discordanti' nel contesto del passaggio?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Opposti o in disaccordo

Il passaggio indica che alcuni membri ritenevano la proposta 'ottima' e altri erano 'preoccupati', il che significa che i pareri erano in disaccordo o opposti.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Opposti o in disaccordo

Il passaggio indica che alcuni membri ritenevano la proposta 'ottima' e altri erano 'preoccupati', il che significa che i pareri erano in disaccordo o opposti.

reading C2

Cosa ha causato una sensazione di squilibrio nel brano?

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La band ha provato per ore, ma il suono della chitarra solista rimaneva leggermente discordante rispetto al resto degli strumenti. Nonostante gli sforzi, non riuscivano a trovare la giusta intonazione, creando una sensazione di squilibrio nel brano.

Cosa ha causato una sensazione di squilibrio nel brano?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Il suono leggermente discordante della chitarra

Il passaggio afferma chiaramente che 'il suono della chitarra solista rimaneva leggermente discordante rispetto al resto degli strumenti', e questo 'creando una sensazione di squilibrio nel brano'.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Il suono leggermente discordante della chitarra

Il passaggio afferma chiaramente che 'il suono della chitarra solista rimaneva leggermente discordante rispetto al resto degli strumenti', e questo 'creando una sensazione di squilibrio nel brano'.

reading C2

Come sono state le reazioni dei cittadini al nuovo regolamento?

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Il nuovo regolamento ha generato reazioni discordanti tra i cittadini. Molti lo hanno accolto con favore, vedendolo come un passo avanti, mentre altri hanno espresso forte disapprovazione, sostenendo che avrebbe limitato le loro libertà personali.

Come sono state le reazioni dei cittadini al nuovo regolamento?

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Variate e in contrasto tra loro

Il passaggio indica che 'molti lo hanno accolto con favore' e 'altri hanno espresso forte disapprovazione', il che significa che le reazioni erano variate e in contrasto.

صحيح! ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Variate e in contrasto tra loro

Il passaggio indica che 'molti lo hanno accolto con favore' e 'altri hanno espresso forte disapprovazione', il che significa che le reazioni erano variate e in contrasto.

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