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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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