matrimonio
marriage
noun mah-tree-MOH-nee-oh Less Common
Origin: from Latin matrimonium, from mater 'mother'
Also means
wedding
Usage Note
Matrimonio covers both the institution of marriage and the wedding event, so andare a un matrimonio means 'to go to a wedding'. The plural is matrimoni, and a king-size bed is a letto matrimoniale.
Examples
"Il loro matrimonio è stato bellissimo."
Natural Translation
Their wedding was beautiful.
Literal Translation
The their wedding is been very-beautiful.
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