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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