quesito
question
noun KWEH-zee-toh Rare
Origin: Latin quaesitum 'thing sought', past participle of quaerere 'to seek'.
Also means
problem
Usage Note
Quesito is a more formal or technical word for a question than domanda, often implying a specific query requiring an expert answer or a test item. It is common in legal contexts (quesito referendario — referendum question) and academic examinations. Plural: quesiti.
Examples
"Il referendum prevede un solo quesito da votare."
Natural Translation
The referendum contains just one question to vote on.

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