cooperazione

cooperation

noun koh-oh-peh-rah-TSYOH-neh Less Common

Origin: from Latin cooperatio

Usage Note

Cooperazione means 'cooperation', with the double o pronounced as two distinct vowels (koh-oh). Like all -zione nouns it is feminine; the plural cooperazioni is rare. In development contexts it names international aid work.

Examples

"La cooperazione tra i paesi è fondamentale."

Natural Translation

Cooperation between the countries is essential.

Literal Translation

The cooperation between the countries is fundamental.

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