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medioevo

Middle Ages

noun meh-dyoh-EH-voh Rare
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Origin: From Medieval Latin medium aevum, the middle age.

Usage Note

Medioevo (also written Medio Evo) refers to the historical period roughly from the 5th to the 15th century. The adjective is medievale ('medieval'). In informal speech Italians sometimes use it hyperbolically to mean 'stone age': siamo nel medioevo! ('we're in the dark ages!').

Examples

"Il castello risale al medioevo."

Natural Translation

The castle dates back to the Middle Ages.

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