Though this obviously doesn't apply to inanimate objects, discreto can mean ‘discreet’ when applied to a person, connected to the idea that someone who is moderate knows how to contain themselves. Now that you know this word, see if you can use it to bump up your Italian language skills from discreto to eccellente. Don't miss any of our Italian words and expressions of the day by downloading our app (available on Apple and Android) and then selecting the Italian Word of the Day in your Notification options via the User button.