matrimoniale

matrimonial, marital

adjective mah-tree-moh-NYAH-leh Rare

Origin: From matrimonio (marriage), from Latin matrimonium.

Usage Note

Matrimoniale most commonly appears in letto matrimoniale (double bed — literally 'matrimonial bed'), which is the standard Italian term for a queen/king-size bed shared by a couple. It also appears in camera matrimoniale (double room in a hotel) and legal phrases like regime matrimoniale (marital property regime). It is invariable for gender, plural matrimoniali.

Examples

"Vorremmo una camera matrimoniale con vista sul mare."

Natural Translation

We would like a double room with a sea view.

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