benedizione

blessing

noun beh-neh-dee-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: From Latin benedictio (praise, blessing), from bene (well) + dicere (to say).

Usage Note

Benedizione is used in religious contexts (la benedizione papale) and figuratively for anything regarded as a great gift (questa pioggia è una benedizione). The exclamation che benedizione! expresses relief or gratitude. The verb is benedire (to bless), with irregular past participle benedetto.

Examples

"Il sacerdote dà la benedizione ai fedeli."

Natural Translation

The priest gives the blessing to the faithful.

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