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presenza

presence

noun preh-ZEHN-tsah Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'praesentia'

Also means

attendance

Usage Note

Presenza is being there in person; in presenza di means 'in the presence of'. After the pandemic it became the everyday opposite of a distanza, so lessons or meetings held in presenza are in-person ones. Una bella presenza in job ads means a smart, presentable appearance.

Examples

"La sua presenza era importante."

Natural Translation

His presence was important.

Literal Translation

The his presence was important.

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