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matteo

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //mɑˈteɪoʊ// mat·teo

n. a common Italian name for a man. It is the Italian version of the English name Matthew.

n. the Italian masculine given name corresponding to the English 'Matthew'. Derived from the Hebrew 'Mattityahu', meaning 'gift of God'.


SIMPLE

My friend Matteo lives in Rome.

CONTEXTUAL

The professor introduced Matteo as the new visiting researcher from the University of Milan.

COMPLEX

While the name Matteo has deep roots in Italian tradition, its popularity has surged internationally as parents seek classic names with a Mediterranean flair.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.

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