🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

consiglio

Pronunciation / Transliteration: konˈsiʎʎo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tip/tɪp/
nounverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1450 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Mi ha dato un ottimo consiglio."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small piece of advice or practical information.

    "She gave me a useful tip on how to save money."
  2. 2

    A sum of money given to someone as a reward for their services, such as a waiter or taxi driver.

    "We left a generous tip for the excellent service at the restaurant."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Originating from late Middle English, likely related to Middle Low German or Middle Dutch 'tippe' meaning a point, tip, or top. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a physical extremity to a small piece of practical advice or a gratuity.

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