Credibile
Example: La storia che ha raccontato sembra davvero credibile.
Definition
"Credibile" describes something that can be believed or accepted as true, especially when it appears trustworthy or convincing. For example, a story that seems genuine and reliable is considered "credibile."
Etymology
The word "credibile" comes from the Latin verb 'credere,' meaning 'to believe.' It entered Italian through the Late Latin 'credibilis,' which means 'worthy of belief.' Did you know? The root 'cred-' appears in many English words related to belief, such as 'credit' and 'credible.'
Learn to use this word actively
"Credibile" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 105 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account