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legame

bond

noun leh-GAH-meh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: From Latin ligamen, from ligare 'to bind'.

Also means

tie

Usage Note

Legame can denote both an emotional bond between people and a physical or logical link. The plural legami is regular. It differs from vincolo, which implies a more constraining obligation; legame suggests a natural connection.

Examples

"Il legame tra madre e figlio è forte."

Natural Translation

The bond between mother and child is strong.

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