sezione

section

noun seh-TSYOH-neh Common

Origin: Latin sectio (a cutting), from secare (to cut)

Also means

department

Usage Note

Sezione is a feminine noun covering a physical section of a document or building, an organizational department, or a cross-section in anatomy or engineering. Its plural sezioni follows the regular -e/-i pattern. In a newspaper, la sezione sportiva is the sports section; in a hospital, it refers to a ward or unit.

Examples

"Leggi la sezione delle istruzioni."

Natural Translation

Read the instructions section.

Literal Translation

Read the section of-the instructions.

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