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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