stesso

Stesso is an Italian term meaning "the same" or "identical." It functions as an adjective and determiner and inflects for gender and number: masculine singular stesso, feminine singular stessa, masculine plural stessi, feminine plural stesse. It is used to indicate sameness across referents and appears in expressions such as lo stesso libro ("the same book") and la stessa cosa ("the same thing"). When used as a pronoun, it can stand in for a previously mentioned noun for emphasis or contrast.

Beyond everyday usage, Stesso also exists as a proper name. It is recorded as a surname in Italian-speaking regions and can appear in historical and contemporary records.

In branding and commerce, Stesso has been used as a company, product, or brand name by some firms, especially within Italian markets. Because it is a common word, such uses are typically independent and do not denote a single global organization.

See also: lo stesso; idem.