decedere

to die, to pass away

verb deh-CHEH-deh-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'decedere', to depart.

Usage Note

Decedere is a formal or bureaucratic synonym for morire (to die), used in official documents, medical reports, and news writing. It is conjugated with essere as auxiliary: è deceduto/a. Learners should note that in everyday speech Italians say morire — decedere sounds clinical and out of place in informal conversation.

Examples

"Il paziente è deceduto durante la notte."

Natural Translation

The patient passed away during the night.

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