No. 370 in Italian
preso
"Preso" means "taken" or "caught" in English.
In a sentence
Ho preso un libro dalla biblioteca.
I borrowed a book from the library.
'Preso' here is the past participle of the verb 'prendere,' used to indicate that an action of taking or acquiring (a book, in this case) has been completed in the past.
Sono stato preso da un'emozione improvvisa.
I was overcome by a sudden emotion.
In this sentence, 'preso' is used in a figurative sense to represent being caught or affected by an emotion, emphasizing how 'prendere' can have varying metaphorical implications beyond its literal meaning.
L'attore è stato preso per il ruolo principale.
The actor was chosen for the main role.
Here, 'preso' implies being chosen or selected, indicating its usages extend to imply selection or decision-making contexts.
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