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convenzione

convention

noun kohn-vehn-TSYOH-neh Less Common

Origin: from Latin conventio, 'agreement'

Also means

agreement

Usage Note

Convenzione covers both a social 'convention' and a formal 'agreement' or contract; nouns ending in -zione are always feminine. The plural is convenzioni. For a large gathering, Italians often prefer congresso or convegno.

Examples

"Hanno firmato una convenzione."

Natural Translation

They signed an agreement.

Literal Translation

They-have signed a agreement.

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