Breakdown of Il concetto è ovvio, e ciò implica un fatto.
essere
to be
un
a / an (masculine)
e
and
ciò
that / this (abstract concepts)
il concetto
the concept
implicare
to imply
ovvio
obvious
il fatto
the fact
Questions & Answers about Il concetto è ovvio, e ciò implica un fatto.
Why is ciò used here instead of questo?
Ciò is a pronoun that means "this," "that," or "it." It is specifically used to refer back to an abstract idea or an entire preceding clause, rather than a physical object. Here, ciò refers to the whole previous statement (that the concept is obvious). While you could also use questo, ciò is slightly more formal and excellent for linking abstract thoughts.
Does ciò ever change its ending to match masculine or feminine words?
Does the verb implicare require a preposition before the object?
No, implicare (to imply) takes a direct object, just like in English. That's why it is followed directly by un fatto (a fact) without needing a preposition like di or a in between.
How does the double "v" affect the pronunciation of ovvio?
In Italian, double consonants are pronounced longer and with a bit more emphasis than single consonants. When saying ovvio, you should briefly hold the "v" sound before moving on to the ending.
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