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consorte

spouse

noun kohn-SOR-teh Rare

Origin: From Latin consors (sharing the same lot), from con- + sors (fate, lot).

Also means

consort

Usage Note

Consorte is epicene — the same form serves both genders: il consorte (husband/male consort) and la consorte (wife/female consort). It has a formal or elevated register; everyday Italian prefers marito/moglie. In royal contexts, principe consorte means 'prince consort.' The plural is i/le consorti.

Examples

"Il re e la sua consorte assistettero alla cerimonia."

Natural Translation

The king and his consort attended the ceremony.

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