No. 156 in Italian
dato
"Dato" in Italian means "data," "fact," "given," or "piece of information," depending on context.
In a sentence
Il dato è stato aggiornato nel sistema.
The data has been updated in the system.
Here, 'dato' is used as a noun, meaning 'data' or 'piece of information'.
La mappa è data in formato digitale.
The map is given in digital format.
Here, 'dato' is the past participle of 'dare', meaning 'given'.
Dato che piove, rimarremo a casa.
Since it's raining, we will stay at home.
Here, 'dato che' introduces a subordinate clause and means 'since' or 'given that'.
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