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messaggero

messenger

noun mes-SAHJ-jeh-roh Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: From medieval Latin missatarius, from missus (sent); evolved through Old Italian.

Also means

courier

Usage Note

Messaggero has a feminine form messaggera, though it is less common. In a historical or literary context it means a herald or envoy; in modern use it can mean a delivery courier (servizio messaggero). Note that Messaggero (capital M) is also the name of a major Italian newspaper, Il Messaggero. Do not confuse with messaggio (a message, the text itself).

Examples

"Il messaggero ha consegnato la lettera di notte."

Natural Translation

The messenger delivered the letter at night.

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