What does questo in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word questo in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use questo in Italian.

The word questo in Italian means this, this, such, this, this, this, this, apart from this, to this end, at this point, at this point, at this juncture, concerning that point, for this purpose, in light of this, Take that!, from this moment on, from this point of view, that said, alright already, enough, OK I get it, that's what friends are for, thanks to this, Being shipwrecked is sweet to me in this sea, in this case, in this context, in this instance, at this point in time, in this moment, in this way, at this time, at the moment, in this period, in this sense, not for this, not because of this, for this, because of this, for this reason, and for this reason, precisely because of this, this is what matters, that beats everything!, that takes the biscuit!, That's the point!, that's for sure, that much is certain, that's only a taste!, This is too much!, that's all, that's all I have to say, That's another matter, that says it all, we really didn't need this, this love of mine, now we're talking!, no doubt about it, all this, and so forth, and so on, From this point of view, under this point of view. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word questo

this

aggettivo (indica qn o [qc] vicini a chi parla)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Questa persona è venuta per te.
This person has come for you.

this

aggettivo (indica qn o [qc] già citati)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Non mi interessa se questa università è buona o no.
I don't care if this university is good or not.

such, this

aggettivo (simile, tale)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Con questo tipo di computer i tuoi progetti di architettura saranno pronti in un battibaleno.
With this type of computer your architecture projects will be ready in a flash.

this

pronome (indica qn o [qc] vicini a chi parla)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Questa sarebbe la mia nuova casa?
And this would be my new house?

this

pronome (indica qn o [qc] già citati)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Ti ho già detto che questo è troppo per me.
I've already told you that this is too much for me.

this

pronome (ciò, quello di cui si parla)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")
Questo è un argomento delicato.
This is delicate matter.

apart from this

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
A parte questo, ci sono altre obiezioni?
Apart from this, are there any other objections?

to this end

locuzione avverbiale (per tale ragione)

at this point

locuzione avverbiale (adesso)

A questo punto non so quale sia la cosa giusta da fare!

at this point, at this juncture

locuzione avverbiale (se le cose stanno così)

A questo punto ci conviene lasciare la festa e tornare a casa.

concerning that point

for this purpose

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La barriera è stata progettata a questo scopo.
The barrier was designed for this purpose.

in light of this

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (tenuto conto di questo, in base a ciò)

Alla luce di questo, la mia risposta è no.
In light of this, my answer is no.

Take that!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

from this moment on

from this point of view

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

that said

locuzione avverbiale (in seguito a quanto dichiarato)

alright already, enough, OK I get it

(colloquiale)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

that's what friends are for

thanks to this

Being shipwrecked is sweet to me in this sea

(Leopardi poem, literal translation)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in this case

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Farò un'eccezione in questo caso, considerando la tua particolare situazione familiare.
I will make an exception in this case given your delicate family situation.

in this context

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

in this instance, at this point in time

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

in this moment

in this way

locuzione avverbiale (così)

at this time, at the moment

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
In questo momento sono impegnato; passa più tardi.
At this moment I am busy; come back later.

in this period

in this sense

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
In questo senso, credo che tu debba rivolgerti a un esperto.
In this sense, I think you should see an expert.

not for this, not because of this

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Non per questo ti devi sentire obbligato a venire.
You need not feel obliged to come because of this.

for this, because of this

(per questo motivo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

for this reason

congiunzione (perciò)

and for this reason, precisely because of this

(esattamente per questa ragione)

this is what matters

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

that beats everything!, that takes the biscuit!

(colloquial)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

That's the point!

that's for sure, that much is certain

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

that's only a taste!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

This is too much!

that's all, that's all I have to say

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Questo è tutto quello che ho: spero che ti basti.
That's all I have: hope it's enough for you.

That's another matter

that says it all

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

we really didn't need this

this love of mine

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

now we're talking!

no doubt about it

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

all this

pronome (tutto ciò, tutte queste cose)

and so forth, and so on

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

From this point of view, under this point of view

participio passato (da questa prospettiva)

Visto sotto questo punto di vista, il tuo tema è scritto bene.
Under this point of view, the essay is well written.

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