legato

This is the 935th most frequent Italian word.


legato

"Legato" means "smoothly connected" in music.


Here, 'legato' describes something physically tied or bound together.

Il pacco era legato con uno spago robusto.

The package was tied with a sturdy string.


In this context, 'legato' conveys an emotional attachment or connection.

Luigi si sente molto legato alla sua famiglia.

Luigi feels very attached to his family.


Here, 'legato' refers to a musical term indicating a smooth, connected style of play or singing.

Il brano musicale è eseguito con un fraseggio molto legato.

The musical piece is performed with a very smooth phrasing.