datato
Lemma: datato
Translation: dated; having a date; old; outdated (adjective)
Etymology: Derived from the past participle of the verb 'datare' (to date), which comes from Latin 'datum' meaning 'given'. The concept relates to something being assigned a specific point in time. The English cognate 'dated' follows the same pattern, both referring to something marked with a date or considered old or outdated.
Example Usage
Questo documento è datato 15 marzo 2020.
This document is dated March 15, 2020.
Il suo stile è un po' datato.
His style is a bit dated.
Queste informazioni sono datate e non più valide.
This information is outdated and no longer valid.
Il film sembra datato per gli effetti speciali.
The movie seems dated because of its special effects.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'data' (date) + '-to' (suffix) = something that has been given a date
- Similar to English 'dated' - both mean something is old or out of fashion
Related Words, Phrases & Idioms
Antonyms
Cultural Context
In Italian, 'datato' is commonly used both literally (to indicate something has a date on it) and figuratively (to describe something as old or outdated). It's frequently used in contexts of fashion, technology, and cultural references.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'Datato' means 'dated' or 'having a date', while 'dato' means 'given' or 'data point'.
Confused word:
Mi ha dato un regalo.
He gave me a gift.
Notes: 'Datato' is the past participle of 'datare' (to date), while 'dato' is the past participle of 'dare' (to give).
Mnemonic: 'Datato' has the extra 'ta' syllable - think 'date-ato' for something with a date, versus 'dato' which is shorter like 'data'.
Explanation: 'Datato' refers to something being dated or outdated, while 'dotato' means 'gifted' or 'endowed with'.
Notes: The vowel difference ('a' vs 'o') completely changes the meaning despite the similar spelling.
Mnemonic: 'Dotato' has an 'o' sound - think of someone with a 'DOT' of talent, while 'datato' has an 'a' sound - think of a 'DATE' on a calendar.