§ What 'discutibile' means
- Italian Word
- discutibile (adjective)
- CEFR Level
- C1
- Definition
- not entirely true or acceptable; open to question.
§ Where you hear 'discutibile'
Alright, let's talk about discutibile. This isn't a word you'll use in everyday, light conversation about the weather. It's a C1 level word, meaning it's for more advanced discussions. You're going to hear this when people are evaluating ideas, actions, or statements that aren't clear-cut, or that raise doubts. Think about situations where something is questionable, debatable, or even a bit dodgy. Here are some common places and ways you'll encounter it:
- Work/Professional Settings: In professional environments, discutibile is used to express reservations about a proposal, a decision, or a claim. It's a polite but firm way to say, "I'm not entirely convinced by this."
- School/Academic Discussions: At university or in serious academic debates, this word is gold. When discussing theories, historical interpretations, or research findings, you'll hear professors and students using it to challenge ideas or point out weaknesses.
- News/Media Analysis: Journalists and political commentators love discutibile. They use it to describe policies, statements, or actions by public figures that are controversial, lack transparency, or are ethically ambiguous.
- Formal Debates/Arguments: Any situation where people are formally debating a topic, from a courtroom to a parliamentary session, will feature discutibile. It's crucial for pointing out flaws in an opponent's argument.
The key takeaway here is that discutibile implies a lack of certainty or a presence of doubt, often with a negative connotation. It's not just "I disagree," but more like, "This has some serious holes in it."
§ Examples in context
Let's look at some examples so you can see how discutibile is used in these situations. Pay attention to the context and how it changes the nuance of the word.
La sua affermazione sull'efficacia del nuovo prodotto è piuttosto discutibile senza dati a supporto.
- Translation hint
- His claim about the effectiveness of the new product is quite questionable without supporting data.
Here, at work, someone is presenting an idea, but it lacks evidence. The claim is discutibile.
L'interpretazione di questo passaggio storico è ancora molto discutibile tra gli studiosi.
- Translation hint
- The interpretation of this historical passage is still very debatable among scholars.
In an academic setting, the interpretation is not universally accepted, so it's discutibile.
Le motivazioni dietro quella decisione politica sono altamente discutibili.
- Translation hint
- The motivations behind that political decision are highly dubious.
In the news, a politician's motives are being questioned, so they are discutibili.
Exemplos por nível
La tua idea è discutibile.
Your idea is questionable.
Questo fatto è discutibile.
This fact is debatable.
La sua opinione è discutibile.
His/Her opinion is arguable.
È una soluzione discutibile.
It's a debatable solution.
Il risultato è discutibile.
The result is questionable.
La decisione è discutibile.
The decision is debatable.
È un argomento discutibile.
It's an arguable topic.
Questa affermazione è discutibile.
This statement is questionable.
Expressões idiomáticas
"essere in dubbio"
to be in doubt
Sono in dubbio se accettare il lavoro o no. (I am in doubt whether to accept the job or not.)
neutral"mettere in discussione"
to call into question
Le sue affermazioni hanno messo in discussione la sua credibilità. (His statements called his credibility into question.)
neutral"fare una questione di"
to make an issue of
Non voglio fare una questione di questo piccolo errore. (I don't want to make an issue of this small mistake.)
neutral"avere dei dubbi"
to have doubts
Ho dei dubbi sulla sua sincerità. (I have doubts about his sincerity.)
neutral"essere discutibile"
to be debatable / questionable
La sua onestà è discutibile. (His honesty is debatable.)
neutral"non reggere la prova"
to not stand up to scrutiny
La sua teoria non regge la prova dei fatti. (His theory does not stand up to the test of facts.)
formal"essere in forse"
to be uncertain
La sua partecipazione è in forse. (His participation is uncertain.)
neutral"lasciare perplessi"
to leave one perplexed/doubtful
Le sue risposte mi hanno lasciato perplesso. (His answers left me perplexed.)
neutral"avere qualcosa che non va"
to have something wrong with it
C'è qualcosa che non va in questo accordo. (There's something wrong with this agreement.)
informal"non essere del tutto chiaro"
to not be entirely clear
Le sue intenzioni non sono del tutto chiare. (His intentions are not entirely clear.)
neutralTeste-se 36 perguntas
Which word means 'hello'?
'Ciao' is a common Italian greeting meaning 'hello' or 'hi'.
How do you say 'thank you' in Italian?
'Grazie' means 'thank you'.
What is the Italian word for 'yes'?
'Sì' means 'yes'.
'Arrivederci' means 'goodbye'.
'Arrivederci' is a common way to say 'goodbye' in Italian.
'Acqua' means 'fire'.
'Acqua' means 'water'. The Italian word for 'fire' is 'fuoco'.
If someone says 'Buon giorno', they are saying 'good morning'.
'Buon giorno' means 'good day' or 'good morning'.
Write a short sentence about something you like to eat, using 'mi piace' (I like).
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Sample answer
Mi piace la pizza. (I like pizza.)
Write a short sentence introducing yourself, including your name, using 'Io sono' (I am).
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Sample answer
Io sono Maria. (I am Maria.)
Write a short sentence about where you live, using 'Io abito a' (I live in).
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Sample answer
Io abito a Roma. (I live in Rome.)
What is Marco doing?
Read this passage:
Ciao! Io sono Marco. Tu chi sei?
What is Marco doing?
Marco says 'Ciao! Io sono Marco.' (Hi! I am Marco.) and then asks 'Tu chi sei?' (Who are you?).
Marco says 'Ciao! Io sono Marco.' (Hi! I am Marco.) and then asks 'Tu chi sei?' (Who are you?).
What color is the apple?
Read this passage:
La mela è rossa. Il latte è bianco.
What color is the apple?
The passage states 'La mela è rossa.' (The apple is red.)
The passage states 'La mela è rossa.' (The apple is red.)
What does 'Come stai?' mean?
Read this passage:
Buongiorno! Come stai? Sto bene, grazie.
What does 'Come stai?' mean?
'Come stai?' is a common Italian greeting asking 'How are you?'
'Come stai?' is a common Italian greeting asking 'How are you?'
Il fatto che non abbia studiato è __________.
The fact that he didn't study is questionable, meaning it's not entirely clear or certain.
La sua scusa era __________.
His excuse was questionable, implying it wasn't entirely acceptable.
È __________ se sia stata una buona idea.
It is questionable whether it was a good idea, meaning it's open to doubt.
Le sue intenzioni sono __________.
His intentions are questionable, suggesting they might not be entirely good or honest.
La qualità del prodotto è __________.
The quality of the product is questionable, meaning it's not entirely good or up to standard.
Il risultato finale è __________.
The final result is questionable, implying it might not be entirely acceptable or positive.
This sentence is a simple statement of fact.
This sentence describes the book's readability.
This sentence talks about buying a large coffee.
L'affermazione che tutti i gatti neri portano sfortuna è ____.
The statement about black cats bringing bad luck is open to question or debatable.
Il suo comportamento durante la riunione era piuttosto ____ e ha causato molte polemiche.
His behavior was open to question or debatable, causing controversy.
La qualità del cibo in quel ristorante è ____; a volte è buono, a volte no.
The quality of the food is open to question because it's not consistent.
È un'idea ____ dire che la terra è piatta nel ventunesimo secolo.
Saying the Earth is flat in the 21st century is certainly debatable or open to question.
La decisione del governo di aumentare le tasse senza preavviso è ____.
The government's decision is open to question or debatable due to the lack of notice.
Alcuni storici considerano la sua interpretazione degli eventi come ____.
Some historians find his interpretation of events debatable or open to question.
Write a sentence describing a situation where someone's honesty might be 'discutibile'.
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Sample answer
La sua onestà in questa situazione è discutibile, perché ha cambiato la sua storia più volte. (His honesty in this situation is debatable, because he changed his story multiple times.)
Imagine a friend tells you something that sounds a bit suspicious. Write a short sentence using 'discutibile' to describe your feeling about their statement.
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La sua affermazione mi sembra un po' discutibile. (His statement seems a bit questionable to me.)
Write a sentence about a controversial decision made by a group or organization, using 'discutibile' to express that it's open to question.
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Sample answer
La decisione del gruppo è stata alquanto discutibile. (The group's decision was rather questionable.)
What does the author think about the interpretation of the data?
Read this passage:
Ho letto un articolo sul giornale questa mattina. L'autore ha presentato alcune statistiche che sembravano interessanti all'inizio, ma dopo una lettura più attenta, ho trovato che la sua interpretazione dei dati era piuttosto discutibile. Non ero sicuro che le sue conclusioni fossero valide.
What does the author think about the interpretation of the data?
The passage states 'ho trovato che la sua interpretazione dei dati era piuttosto discutibile', meaning the interpretation was quite questionable.
The passage states 'ho trovato che la sua interpretazione dei dati era piuttosto discutibile', meaning the interpretation was quite questionable.
What is the main problem with Marco's reliability?
Read this passage:
Marco ha promesso di aiutarmi con il progetto, ma è sempre in ritardo e non risponde ai miei messaggi. La sua affidabilità è diventata molto discutibile. Non so se posso contare su di lui per finire il lavoro in tempo.
What is the main problem with Marco's reliability?
The sentence 'La sua affidabilità è diventata molto discutibile' directly translates to 'His reliability has become very questionable.'
The sentence 'La sua affidabilità è diventata molto discutibile' directly translates to 'His reliability has become very questionable.'
How do many experts view some of the government's proposals?
Read this passage:
Il nuovo piano del governo per la salute pubblica ha ricevuto molte critiche. Molti esperti ritengono che alcune delle sue proposte siano discutibili e potrebbero non avere l'effetto desiderato sulla popolazione.
How do many experts view some of the government's proposals?
The passage says 'Molti esperti ritengono che alcune delle sue proposte siano discutibili e potrebbero non avere l'effetto desiderato', meaning many experts believe some proposals are questionable and might not have the desired effect.
The passage says 'Molti esperti ritengono che alcune delle sue proposte siano discutibili e potrebbero non avere l'effetto desiderato', meaning many experts believe some proposals are questionable and might not have the desired effect.
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