conte

count

noun KON-teh Less Common

Origin: From Latin comes, comitis (companion, attendant of the emperor).

Also means

earl

Usage Note

Conte is a noble title equivalent to 'count' (continental Europe) or 'earl' (Britain). The feminine is la contessa (countess). The title belongs to alta nobiltà (high nobility) below marchese (marquis) and above visconte (viscount). In everyday Italian conte is rarely encountered outside literature, history, and surnames. Do not confuse with conto (bill, account, count-noun).

Examples

"Il conte abitava in un grande castello."

Natural Translation

The count lived in a large castle.

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