conte
count
noun KON-teh Less Common
Origin: From Latin comes, comitis (companion, attendant of the emperor).
Also means
earl
Usage Note
Conte is a noble title equivalent to 'count' (continental Europe) or 'earl' (Britain). The feminine is la contessa (countess). The title belongs to alta nobiltà (high nobility) below marchese (marquis) and above visconte (viscount). In everyday Italian conte is rarely encountered outside literature, history, and surnames. Do not confuse with conto (bill, account, count-noun).
Examples
"Il conte abitava in un grande castello."
Natural Translation
The count lived in a large castle.
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