Also means
bereavement
Usage Note
Lutto refers both to the state of mourning (essere in lutto) and to the outward signs of it, such as wearing black (vestirsi a lutto). Lutto nazionale is an official period of national mourning declared by the government. Do not confuse with lotta (struggle/wrestling).
Examples
"La famiglia è ancora in lutto."
Natural Translation
The family is still in mourning.
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