natalizio

Christmas

adjective nah-tah-LEET-tsyoh Rare

Origin: From Latin natalicius (of birth/birthday), from natalis (of birth).

Also means

festive, of birth

Usage Note

Natalizio means relating to Christmas or the Christmas period — periodo natalizio ('Christmas period'), regali natalizi ('Christmas gifts'). It can also refer to a birthday in formal or literary contexts (giorno natalizio = birthday), though di compleanno is standard for birthdays. Agrees in gender: natalizia (f), natalizi (m pl), natalizie (f pl). Not to be confused with Natale (Christmas, the noun).

Examples

"Le decorazioni natalizie sono bellissime."

Natural Translation

The Christmas decorations are beautiful.

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