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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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