pensione
pension
noun pehn-see-OH-neh Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'pensio'
Also means
guesthouse
Usage Note
Pensione is feminine and has two distinct senses: a retirement pension (andare in pensione = 'to retire') and a small family-run guesthouse. The phrase mezza pensione means 'half board' at a hotel.
Examples
"Mio nonno è andato in pensione."
Natural Translation
My grandfather has retired.
Literal Translation
My grandfather is gone in pension.
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