favorevole

Favorevole is an Italian adjective meaning favorable, supportive, or advantageous. It derives from the Latin verb favere, “to favor,” and is used to describe conditions, judgments, opinions, or attitudes that are positive or beneficial. In Italian, the adjective agrees with gender and number: favorevole is the singular form for both masculine and feminine, and favorevoli is the plural.

The term appears across everyday language and formal discourse. Examples include una decisione favorevole (a favorable decision), un clima favorevole agli investimenti (a favorable climate for investments), or una posizione favorevole (a favorable/advantageous position). In political or legal contexts, phrases such as esprimere un voto favorevole or pronunciarsi a favore indicate support or approval.

Semantically, favorevole can be translated as favorable or in favor, depending on context. It is closely related to propizio and vantaggioso, and its antonyms are sfavorevole and contrario. The expression in favore di means “in favor of,” often used to indicate endorsement or support.

Notes on usage include the distinction between favorable outcomes and favorable conditions, which can apply to economics, law, or public opinion. While the term can describe benevolent attitudes, it is primarily a neutral descriptor of beneficial or supportive circumstances rather than a judgment of character.