consegna

delivery

noun kohn-SEH-nyah Less Common

Origin: from 'consegnare' (to deliver)

Also means

handover

Usage Note

Consegna is the delivery or handing-over of goods, and also a deadline for submitting work (la consegna del progetto). In a military sense it means confinement to barracks as a punishment.

Examples

"La consegna è prevista per domani."

Natural Translation

The delivery is scheduled for tomorrow.

Literal Translation

The delivery is foreseen for tomorrow.

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