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senato

senate

noun seh-NAH-toh Less Common

Origin: from Latin senatus, 'council of elders'

Usage Note

Senato is masculine and, capitalised as il Senato, refers to the upper house of the Italian Parliament, alongside the Camera dei deputati. A member is a senatore (m) or senatrice (f).

Examples

"La legge è stata approvata dal senato."

Natural Translation

The law was approved by the senate.

Literal Translation

The law is been approved by-the senate.

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