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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