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corteo

procession; cortege

noun kor-TEH-oh Rare

Usage Note

Corteo refers to an organized procession — a funeral cortege, a political march, or a historical parade. It differs from a carnival parade (sfilata). In political contexts un corteo di protesta is a protest march through the streets.

Examples

"Il corteo funebre attraversa la piazza."

Natural Translation

The funeral procession crosses the square.

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