omaggio

tribute

noun oh-MAHD-joh Less Common

Origin: From Old French homage, from Medieval Latin hominaticum (homo, 'man') — a feudal act of homage.

Also means

gift

Usage Note

Omaggio carries two main senses: a tribute or act of homage (rendere omaggio, to pay homage) and a free gift or complimentary item (in omaggio, free of charge). The plural omaggi is regular. The phrase i miei omaggi (my respects) is a formal greeting.

Examples

"Il concerto era un omaggio al grande compositore."

Natural Translation

The concert was a tribute to the great composer.

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