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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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